CVE-2026-0696 Session Cookies Missing HttpOnly Attribute

Medium 6.5 Published 16 Jan 2026 Updated 27 Jan 2026

Missing HttpOnly attribute on session cookies allows client-side scripts to steal session tokens, potentially leading to account takeover.

Exploited in the wild: Not known
Login needed: Not needed
Attackable: Over the internet
Victim action needed: A user has to click or open something
Fix: None listed

What is CVE-2026-0696?

CVE-2026-0696 is a medium-severity vulnerability in ConnectWise PSA, published on 16 Jan 2026. An attacker can exploit it over the internet without logging in, and only if a user opens a file or follows a link.

Official description

In ConnectWise PSA versions older than 2026.1, certain session cookies were not set with the HttpOnly attribute. In some scenarios, this could allow client-side scripts access to session cookie values.

Weakness: CWE-1004

Which versions are affected by CVE-2026-0696?

It affects 1 product.

Products include Connectwise Professional Service Automation.

How do I fix CVE-2026-0696?

No fix has been published for CVE-2026-0696 yet. Limit exposure of the affected software until one is available.

Is CVE-2026-0696 being exploited?

There is no known exploitation of CVE-2026-0696 in the wild and no public exploit code.

Sources

Also known as GHSA-499f-rpfh-94vx.