CVE-2026-79312

python-webpy: webpy: Missing session ID rotation after authentication leads to session fixation

Published Sep 22, 2026 CVSS 3.1 · 6.8 Medium EPSS < 1% KEV · Not listed
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.

Remediation

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Title python-webpy: webpy: Missing session ID rotation after authentication leads to session fixation
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Metrics threat_severity

None

threat_severity

Moderate

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First Time appeared Webpy
Webpy webpy
Vendors & Products Webpy
Webpy webpy
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Metrics ssvc

{'options': {'Automatable': 'no', 'Exploitation': 'none', 'Technical Impact': 'total'}, 'version': '2.0.3'}

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Weaknesses CWE-384
Metrics cvssV3_1

{'score': 6.8, 'vector': 'CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:H/PR:N/UI:R/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:N'}

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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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Status
PUBLISHED
Assigner
mitre
Published
Updated
Sep 22, 2026, 4:02 PM
Reserved
Aug 25, 2026, 12:00 AM
Status
Deferred
Published
Sep 22, 2026, 4:17 PM
Modified
Sep 22, 2026, 8:00 PM
Severity
Moderate
Public date
Sep 22, 2026, 12:00 AM