CVE-2026-43639

CRITICALCVSS 9.1/10EPSS 0.60%

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CVE-2026-43639 is a critical-severity vulnerability rated 9.1/10 on the CVSS scale. Bitwarden Server prior to v2026.4.0 contains a missing authorization vulnerability that allows a provider service user to add an arbitrary organization to their provider via `POST /providers/{providerId}/clients/existing`, resulting in takeover of the target organization; self-hosted installations are unaffected as this endpoint is restricted to Cloud via SelfHosted(NotSelfHostedOnly = true).. EPSS estimates a 0.60% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days.

Description

Bitwarden Server prior to v2026.4.0 contains a missing authorization vulnerability that allows a provider service user to add an arbitrary organization to their provider via `POST /providers/{providerId}/clients/existing`, resulting in takeover of the target organization; self-hosted installations are unaffected as this endpoint is restricted to Cloud via SelfHosted(NotSelfHostedOnly = true).

Metrics

Weakness Enumeration

Affected Software

VendorProductVersions
BitwardenServer< 2026.4.0

References

Timeline

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Status
Analyzed

Frequently Asked Questions

What is CVE-2026-43639?
Bitwarden Server prior to v2026.4.0 contains a missing authorization vulnerability that allows a provider service user to add an arbitrary organization to their provider via `POST /providers/{providerId}/clients/existing`, resulting in takeover of the target organization; self-hosted installations are unaffected as this endpoint is restricted to Cloud via SelfHosted(NotSelfHostedOnly = true).
How severe is CVE-2026-43639?
CVE-2026-43639 has a CVSS score of 9.1/10 (CRITICAL severity). The EPSS model estimates a 0.60% probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
How do I fix CVE-2026-43639?
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