CVE-2026-8503

Description

Apache::Session::Generate::SHA256 versions before 1.3.19 for Perl create insecure session ids. Apache::Session::Generate::SHA256 generated session ids insecurely. The default session id generator returns a SHA-256 hash of the built-in rand() function, the epoch time, and the PID, that is hashed again. These are predictable, low-entropy sources. Predicable session ids could allow an attacker to gain access to systems. Note that version 1.3.19 has a fallback without warning to use insecure session generation method if the call to Crypt::URandom::urandom fails. However, this is unlikely as Crypt::URandom is a hardcoded requirement of the module. This issue is similar to CVE-2025-40931 for Apache::Session::Generate::MD5.

CVSS v3.1 Score

6.5

MEDIUM

CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:N/UI:N/S:U/C:L/I:L/A:N

EPSS — Exploit Prediction

0.0004

Probability of exploitation

0.12%

Percentile rank

EPSS estimates the probability that this vulnerability will be exploited in the wild within the next 30 days. A higher score means more likely to be exploited.

Weakness Type (CWE)

CWE-338 CWE-338

CWE-340 CWE-340

Affected Products

Vendor	Product	Versions
guimard	apache\	< 1.3.19

References

Advisories & Patches

https://github.com/LemonLDAPNG/Apache-Session-Browseable/commit/cc915cbbd266776eec3dd8bf4748b15fa827dbd0.patch

Other References

https://metacpan.org/release/GUIMARD/Apache-Session-Browseable-1.3.19/changes https://metacpan.org/release/GUIMARD/Apache-Session-Browseable-1.3.19/diff/GUIMARD/Apache-Session-Browseable-1.3.18#lib/Apache/Session/Generate/SHA256.pm https://www.cve.org/CVERecord?id=CVE-2025-40931 https://www.cve.org/CVERecord?id=CVE-2025-40932

Frequently Asked Questions

What is CVE-2026-8503? +

Apache::Session::Generate::SHA256 versions before 1.3.19 for Perl create insecure session ids. Apache::Session::Generate::SHA256 generated session ids insecurely. The default session id generator returns a SHA-256 hash of the built-in rand() function, the epoch time, and the PID, that is hashed again. These are predictable, low-entropy sources. Predicable session ids could allow an attacker to gain access to systems. Note that version 1.3.19 has a fallback without warning to use insecure session generation method if the call to Crypt::URandom::urandom fails. However, this is unlikely as Crypt::URandom is a hardcoded requirement of the module. This issue is similar to CVE-2025-40931 for Apache::Session::Generate::MD5. It has a CVSS v3.1 base score of 6.5 (MEDIUM).

How severe is CVE-2026-8503? +

CVE-2026-8503 has a CVSS v3.1 score of 6.5 out of 10, rated MEDIUM. This is a medium-severity vulnerability that should be remediated as part of regular maintenance. The EPSS score is 0.0004, placing it in the 0th percentile for exploitation probability.

What products are affected by CVE-2026-8503? +

CVE-2026-8503 affects products from guimard, specifically: apache\. Check the affected products table above for specific version ranges.

How do I check if I'm vulnerable to CVE-2026-8503? +

You can use Secably's free Website Scanner to check your website for known vulnerabilities. For infrastructure scanning, use the Port Scanner to identify exposed services that may be affected. Check the vendor advisories linked above for specific patch and version information.

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