CVE-2026-39924
MEDIUMFlarum < 1.8.16 Session Persistence via Improper Access Token Revocation
Title source: cnaDescription
Flarum before 1.8.16 contains an improper session invalidation vulnerability that allows attackers who hold a valid session token to retain full account access after a victim changes their password, because the access_tokens table is never cleared on password change events. The TokensClearer::clearPasswordTokens() function only removes rows from the password_tokens table while leaving all active session cookies and API bearer tokens intact, including long-lived RememberAccessToken entries, and administrator-forced password resets via the user update endpoint are equally ineffective at revoking attacker-held sessions.
References (4)
Core 4
Core References
Patch patch
Patch Commit
https://github.com/flarum/framework/commit/5f080293a029d0d273eb9678d597c74ea86a3bcc
Third Party Advisory third-party-advisory
https://www.vulncheck.com/advisories/flarum-session-persistence-via-improper-access-token-revocation
Scores
CVSS v3
6.8
EPSS
0.0022
EPSS Percentile
13.1%
Attack Vector
NETWORK
CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:H/PR:L/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:N
CISA SSVC
Vulnrichment
Exploitation
none
Automatable
no
Technical Impact
partial
Details
CWE
CWE-613
Status
published
Products (1)
Flarum/Flarum Framework
< 1.8.16
Published
Aug 05, 2026
Tracked Since
Aug 05, 2026