CVE-2026-12740: Plack::Middleware::OAuth versions through 0.10 for Perl do not support the OAuth 2.0 state parameter
Plack::Middleware::OAuth versions through 0.10 for Perl do not support the OAuth 2.0 state parameter.
RequestTokenV2 builds the provider authorization redirect without issuing a state value, and AccessTokenV2 exchanges the callback code and registers the resulting token into the session (registersession) without verifying that the callback corresponds to an authorization request this session initiated.
Any application that uses this middleware for OAuth 2.0 login is exposed to login cross-site request forgery: because the callback is not bound to the session that began the flow, an attacker who starts an authorization with their own provider account can deliver the resulting callback to a victim, causing the victim's session to complete the attacker's authorization and associating the attacker's provider identity and access token with that session. Where the application persists this as an account link, the attacker may retain access to the victim's account through their own provider credentials.
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is the severity of CVE-2026-12740?
CVE-2026-12740 has a risk score of 30, indicating a significant vulnerability.
How do I fix CVE-2026-12740?
To mitigate CVE-2026-12740, upgrade to a version of Plack::Middleware::OAuth greater than 0.10 that supports the OAuth 2.0 state parameter.
What impact does CVE-2026-12740 have on applications?
CVE-2026-12740 can lead to CSRF vulnerabilities due to the lack of a state parameter in OAuth 2.0 implementations.
Which versions of Plack::Middleware::OAuth are affected by CVE-2026-12740?
CVE-2026-12740 affects Plack::Middleware::OAuth versions through 0.10.
What configurations are necessary to avoid CVE-2026-12740?
To avoid CVE-2026-12740, ensure that your application uses the updated middleware version that correctly implements state parameters.