CVE-2022-3959 drogon Session Hash small space of random values

Low 3.1 Published 11 Nov 2022 Updated 15 Apr 2025

The drogon web framework uses a small space of random values for session hashes, potentially allowing attackers to bypass session security mechanisms.

Exploited in the wild: Not known
Login needed: Any signed-in user
Attackable: Over the internet
Victim action needed: Not needed
Fix: None listed

What is CVE-2022-3959?

CVE-2022-3959 is a low-severity vulnerability in unspecified drogon, published on 11 Nov 2022. Any signed-in user can exploit it over the network, with no action from the victim.

Official description

A vulnerability, which was classified as problematic, has been found in drogon up to 1.8.1. Affected by this issue is some unknown functionality of the component Session Hash Handler. The manipulation leads to small space of random values. The attack may be launched remotely. Upgrading to version 1.8.2 is able to address this issue. The name of the patch is c0d48da99f66aaada17bcd28b07741cac8697647. It is recommended to upgrade the affected component. The identifier of this vulnerability is VDB-213464.

Weakness: CWE-330

Which versions are affected by CVE-2022-3959?

It affects 1 product.

Products include Drogon Drogon.

How do I fix CVE-2022-3959?

No fix has been published for CVE-2022-3959 yet. Limit exposure of the affected software until one is available.

Is CVE-2022-3959 being exploited?

There is no known exploitation of CVE-2022-3959 in the wild and no public exploit code.

Sources

Also known as GHSA-jx25-8rr2-353v.