CVE-2026-24840

Name: CVE-2026-24840
Creator: NVD / NIST
Published: 2026-01-28T01:16:14.647+00:00
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/zero/1.0/

HIGHCVSS 8.8/10EPSS 0.33%

Last modified Jun 17, 2026

CVE-2026-24840 is a high-severity vulnerability rated 8.8/10 on the CVSS scale. Dokploy is a free, self-hostable Platform as a Service (PaaS). In versions prior to 0.26.6, a hardcoded credential in the provided installation script (located at https://dokploy.com/install.sh, line 154) uses a hardcoded password when creating the database container. EPSS estimates a 0.33% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days.

Description

Dokploy is a free, self-hostable Platform as a Service (PaaS). In versions prior to 0.26.6, a hardcoded credential in the provided installation script (located at https://dokploy.com/install.sh, line 154) uses a hardcoded password when creating the database container. This means that nearly all Dokploy installations use the same database credentials and could be compromised. Version 0.26.6 contains a patch for the issue.

Metrics

CVSS 3.1

8.8/10

CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:L/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H

EPSS Probability

0.33%

25.2th percentile

Probability of exploitation in the next 30 days. Learn more

Weakness Enumeration

CWE-798

Affected Software

Vendor	Product	Versions
Dokploy	Dokploy	< 0.26.6

References

https://github.com/Dokploy/dokploy/commit/b902c160a256ad345ac687c87eb092f1fab2c64dPatch
https://github.com/Dokploy/dokploy/security/advisories/GHSA-jr65-3j3w-gjmcExploit, Vendor Advisory

Timeline

Published: Jan 28, 2026
Last Modified: Jun 17, 2026
Status: Analyzed

Frequently Asked Questions

What is CVE-2026-24840?

How severe is CVE-2026-24840?

CVE-2026-24840 has a CVSS score of 8.8/10 (HIGH severity). The EPSS model estimates a 0.33% probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

How do I fix CVE-2026-24840?

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.

Are you affected by CVE-2026-24840?

Run a free Strix scan to check your systems for this vulnerability.

Scan your code now

Source: NVD / NIST