CVE-2026-116894: REDAXO before 5.21.5 Insufficient Session Expiration on Password Change
REDAXO before 5.21.5 contains an insufficient session expiration vulnerability that allows attackers to retain account access by keeping the current session and stay-logged-in key valid after a password change. Attackers who obtained a user's session id or stay-logged-in cookie can keep backend access after the password change, via the cookie for up to three months.
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Frequently Asked Questions
Who can exploit this issue?
An attacker must already have obtained a user's session ID or stay-logged-in cookie. The issue affects backend access associated with that compromised authentication material.
Does changing the affected user's password remove an attacker's access?
No. In affected versions, the current session and stay-logged-in key remain valid after a password change, allowing the attacker to retain backend access. A stay-logged-in cookie can remain usable for up to three months.
Which versions are affected?
REDAXO versions before 5.21.5 are affected.