CVE-2026-5081 - Vulnerability Analysis

Overview

Apache::Session::Generate::ModUniqueId 1.54 through 1.94 contains an insecure session id generation caused by use of predictable UNIQUE_ID environment variable, letting attackers guess session ids, exploit requires no special conditions.

Severity & Score

Impact

Attackers can predict session ids, potentially leading to session hijacking or impersonation.

Mitigation

Update to the latest version that uses secure session id generation.

References

• https://httpd.apache.org/docs/current/mod/mod_unique_id.html
• https://metacpan.org/pod/Apache::Session::Generate::Random
• http://www.openwall.com/lists/oss-security/2026/05/06/6

Related Resources

• Vulnerability Intelligence Dashboard
• Credential Scanner