CVE-2021-41246

Session fixation in express-openid-connect

Published Dec 9, 2021 CVSS 3.1 · 4.6 Medium EPSS < 1% KEV · Not listed
Description
Express OpenID Connect is express JS middleware implementing sign on for Express web apps using OpenID Connect. Versions before and including `2.5.1` do not regenerate the session id and session cookie when user logs in. This behavior opens up the application to various session fixation vulnerabilities. Versions `2.5.2` contains a patch for this issue.

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Advisories

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EUVD EUVD EUVD-2021-2474 Express OpenID Connect is express JS middleware implementing sign on for Express web apps using OpenID Connect. Versions before and including `2.5.1` do not regenerate the session id and session cookie when user logs in. This behavior opens up the application to various session fixation vulnerabilities. Versions `2.5.2` contains a patch for this issue.
Github GHSA Github GHSA GHSA-7rg2-qxmf-hhx9 Session fixation in express-openid-connect
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Status
PUBLISHED
Assigner
GitHub_M
Published
Updated
Aug 4, 2024, 3:08 AM
Reserved
Sep 15, 2021, 12:00 AM
Status
Modified
Published
Dec 9, 2021, 4:15 PM
Modified
Jun 17, 2026, 4:08 AM