Vulnerability Description
Concierge::Sessions versions from 0.8.1 before 0.8.5 for Perl generate insecure session ids. The generate_session_id function in Concierge::Sessions::Base defaults to using the uuidgen command to generate a UUID, with a fallback to using Perl's built-in rand function. Neither of these methods are secure, and attackers are able to guess session_ids that can grant them access to systems. Specifically, * There is no warning when uuidgen fails. The software can be quietly using the fallback rand() function with no warnings if the command fails for any reason. * The uuidgen command will generate a time-based UUID if the system does not have a high-quality random number source, because the call does not explicitly specify the --random option. Note that the system time is shared in HTTP responses. * UUIDs are identifiers whose mere possession grants access, as per RFC 9562. * The output of the built-in rand() function is predictable and unsuitable for security applications.
CVSS Score
CRITICAL
Affected Products
| Vendor | Product | Versions |
|---|---|---|
| Bva | Concierge\ | >= 0.8.1, < 0.8.5, \ |
Related Weaknesses (CWE)
References
- https://github.com/bwva/Concierge-Sessions/commit/20bb28e92e8fba307c4ff8264701c2Patch
- https://metacpan.org/release/BVA/Concierge-Sessions-v0.8.4/diff/BVA/Concierge-SeProductRelease Notes
- https://perldoc.perl.org/5.42.0/functions/randThird Party Advisory
- https://security.metacpan.org/docs/guides/random-data-for-security.htmlThird Party Advisory
- https://www.rfc-editor.org/rfc/rfc9562.html#name-security-considerationsThird Party Advisory
FAQ
What is CVE-2026-2439?
CVE-2026-2439 is a vulnerability with a CVSS score of 9.8 (CRITICAL). Concierge::Sessions versions from 0.8.1 before 0.8.5 for Perl generate insecure session ids. The generate_session_id function in Concierge::Sessions::Base defaults to using the uuidgen command to gene...
How severe is CVE-2026-2439?
CVE-2026-2439 has been rated CRITICAL with a CVSS base score of 9.8/10. This is considered a critical vulnerability requiring immediate attention.
Is there a patch for CVE-2026-2439?
Check the references section above for vendor advisories and patch information. Affected products include: Bva Concierge\.