CVE-2026-91991

Description

A flaw was found in Tornado. An attacker can bypass security validation in the set_cookie function by using capitalized or legacy keyword arguments. This allows the attacker to inject arbitrary cookie attributes, such as Domain or SameSite, and modify cookie security settings. The consequence is the potential to manipulate cookie behavior, which could lead to unintended security impacts.

Common Vulnerability Scoring System (CVSS) Score Details

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CVSS scores for open source components depend on vendor-specific factors (e.g. version or build chain). Therefore, Red Hat's score and impact rating can be different from NVD and other vendors. Red Hat remains the authoritative CVE Naming Authority (CNA) source for its products and services (see Red Hat classifications).

The following CVSS metrics and score provided are preliminary and subject to review.

CVSS v3 Score Breakdown

Red HatNVDcve.org
Base Score5.4N/A5.4
Attack VectorNetworkN/ANetwork
Attack ComplexityHighN/AHigh
Privileges RequiredNoneN/ANone
User InteractionNoneN/ANone
ScopeChangedN/AChanged
ConfidentialityLowN/ALow
Integrity ImpactLowN/ALow
Availability ImpactNoneN/ANone

Vector

Red Hat: CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:H/PR:N/UI:N/S:C/C:L/I:L/A:N

cve.org: CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:H/PR:N/UI:N/S:C/C:L/I:L/A:N

Understanding the Weakness (CWE)

Integrity

Technical Impact: Modify Application Data

An attacker could modify sensitive data or program variables.

Integrity

Technical Impact: Execute Unauthorized Code or Commands

Other,Integrity

Technical Impact: Varies by Context; Alter Execution Logic

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