Session Fixation in Django - CVE-2026-35192

 

Session Fixation in Django - CVE-2026-35192

Published: May 5, 2026


Vulnerability identifier: #VU130191
CSH Severity: Medium
CVSSv4.0: CVSS:4.0/AV:N/AC:L/AT:N/PR:N/UI:A/VC:H/VI:L/VA:N/SC:N/SI:N/SA:N/E:U/U:Green
CVE-ID: CVE-2026-35192
CWE-ID: CWE-384
Exploitation vector: Remote access
Exploit availability: No public exploit available
Vulnerable software:
Django
Software vendor:
Django Software Foundation

Description

The vulnerability allows a remote attacker to steal a user's session.

The vulnerability exists due to improper session handling in cached public pages when a session is not modified and SESSION_SAVE_EVERY_REQUEST is True. A remote attacker can leverage a cached public page visit by the victim to steal a user's session.

User interaction is required because the victim must visit a cached public page.


Remediation

Install security update from vendor's website.

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