CVE-2026-8503
Description
A flaw was found in Apache::Session::Generate::SHA256 within perl-Apache-Session-Browseable. The session ID generator uses predictable, low-entropy sources such as the rand() function, epoch time, and process ID (PID) to create session identifiers. This weakness allows a remote attacker to predict session IDs, potentially enabling unauthorized access to systems.
Statement
Red Hat Product Security has determined that this vulnerability does not affect any currently supported Red Hat product. This assessment may evolve based on further analysis and discovery. For more information about this vulnerability and the products it affects, please see the linked references.
Understanding the Weakness (CWE)
Access Control,Other
Technical Impact: Bypass Protection Mechanism; Other
An attacker could guess the random numbers generated and could gain unauthorized access to a system if the random numbers are used for authentication and authorization.
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