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Security checkJune 09, 2026

SillyTavern: Existing sessions are not invalidated after password change, allowing session reuse and account takeover

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High severitynpmsillytavern

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Description

Changing a user’s password does not invalidate existing sessions, allowing an attacker with a stolen cookie to retain access even after the victim resets their password.

Recommendation

Update the sillytavern package to the latest compatible version. Followings are version details:

  • Affected version(s): <= 1.17.0
  • Patched version(s): 1.18.0

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