CVE-2026-79312

MEDIUMCVSS 6.8/10

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CVE-2026-79312 is a medium-severity vulnerability rated 6.8/10 on the CVSS scale. webpy web.py 0.76 is vulnerable to Session Fixation. The component Session._load() reads session_id directly from the request cookie and loads that session from the store, and _save() writes back under the same session_id; no rotation after authentication, so a fixed session_id keeps the authenticated state..

Description

webpy web.py 0.76 is vulnerable to Session Fixation. The component Session._load() reads session_id directly from the request cookie and loads that session from the store, and _save() writes back under the same session_id; no rotation after authentication, so a fixed session_id keeps the authenticated state.

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Affected Software

Source: CNA advisory (CVE.org). NVD analysis pending.

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is CVE-2026-79312?
webpy web.py 0.76 is vulnerable to Session Fixation. The component Session._load() reads session_id directly from the request cookie and loads that session from the store, and _save() writes back under the same session_id; no rotation after authentication, so a fixed session_id keeps the authenticated state.
How severe is CVE-2026-79312?
CVE-2026-79312 has a CVSS score of 6.8/10 (MEDIUM severity).
How do I fix CVE-2026-79312?
Check the vendor references and advisories linked above for patched versions and mitigation guidance. You can also run a Strix scan to test if your systems are affected.

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Source: NVD / NIST