CVE-2026-23933

CRITICALCVSS 9.1/10EPSS 0.20%

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CVE-2026-23933 is a critical-severity vulnerability rated 9.1/10 on the CVSS scale. In Zabbix 7.4 the cryptographic key used for signing Frontend sessions has been erroneously written to the database seed. Currently the only known exploitation scenario is for deployments that utilize both - SAML authentication and guest users. EPSS estimates a 0.20% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days.

Description

In Zabbix 7.4 the cryptographic key used for signing Frontend sessions has been erroneously written to the database seed. Currently the only known exploitation scenario is for deployments that utilize both - SAML authentication and guest users. In such cases the key can be used to forge valid session cookies, potentially leading to unauthorized access. For other Zabbix deployments this does not have a known impact.

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Weakness Enumeration

Affected Software

VendorProductVersions
ZabbixZabbix>= 7.4.0, < 7.4.11

References

Timeline

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Status
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Frequently Asked Questions

What is CVE-2026-23933?
In Zabbix 7.4 the cryptographic key used for signing Frontend sessions has been erroneously written to the database seed. Currently the only known exploitation scenario is for deployments that utilize both - SAML authentication and guest users. In such cases the key can be used to forge valid session cookies, potentially leading to unauthorized access. For other Zabbix deployments this does not have a known impact.
How severe is CVE-2026-23933?
CVE-2026-23933 has a CVSS score of 9.1/10 (CRITICAL severity). The EPSS model estimates a 0.20% probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
How do I fix CVE-2026-23933?
Check the vendor references and advisories linked above for patched versions and mitigation guidance. You can also run a Strix scan to test if your systems are affected.

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Source: NVD / NIST