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CVE-2026-8503: GUIMARD Apache::Session::Generate::SHA256 · Generation of Predictable Numbers or Identifiers

Affects GUIMARD Apache::Session::Generate::SHA256Source CVE Database V5

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Not known to be exploited · CVSS 6.5 Medium : upgrade to 1.3.19 when convenient.

Data as of 30 Oct 2026, 11:52 UTC

CVSS 3.1 base score
6.5Medium
How severe the flaw is on the 0–10 CVSS scale.
EPSS
0.2% chance of exploitation in 30 days – higher than 15% of CVEsExploit Prediction Scoring System: the likelihood attackers will use this flaw soon.
Patch
Available – fixed in 1.3.19
CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:N/UI:N/S:U/C:L/I:L/A:N

Exploitation evidence

  1. Disclosed: evidence found.

    CVE published 15 May 2026

  2. Detectable: no evidence on record.

    No public nuclei template indexed

  3. Weaponized: no evidence on record.

    No public exploit code indexed in Metasploit or Exploit-DB

  4. Exploited in the wild: no evidence on record.

    Not in CISA KEV and no source reports exploitation

  5. Observed by OffSeq Mirage: no evidence on record.

    No attack traffic recorded by OffSeq Mirage sensors

A missing step is not evidence of safety. Sources: cve.org (opens in a new tab), the Metasploit, Exploit-DB and nuclei-templates index as of 30 Oct 2026.

What to do

Upgrade Apache::Session::Generate::SHA256 and Apache-Session-Browsable to 1.3.19.

Affected software

ProductAffectedFixed in
GUIMARDApache::Session::Generate::SHA256Affected
  • <1.3.19
Fixed in
  • 1.3.19
GitHubApache-Session-Browsablepkg:github/Apache-Session-BrowsableOther threatsAffected
  • <1.3.19
Fixed in
  • 1.3.19

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AI-suggested

Since version 1.3.19 attempts to use a more secure method with a fallback to the insecure method only if Crypt::URandom::urandom fails, ensuring that Crypt::URandom is properly installed and functional may mitigate fallback risks. Consider avoiding use of affected versions or implementing additional session security controls until an official fix is released.

Description

CVE-2026-8503 is a medium severity vulnerability in Apache::Session::Generate::SHA256 versions before 1.3.19 for Perl. The module generates session IDs using predictable, low-entropy sources such as the built-in rand() function, epoch time, and process ID, which are hashed with SHA-256. This predictability can allow attackers to guess session IDs and potentially gain unauthorized access. Version 1.3.19 includes a fallback to an insecure method only if Crypt::URandom::urandom fails, which is unlikely since Crypt::URandom is a required dependency.

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