CVE-2026-44196

Name: CVE-2026-44196
Creator: NVD / NIST
Published: 2026-05-12T18:17:29.73+00:00
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/zero/1.0/

CRITICALCVSS 9.1/10EPSS 0.30%

Last modified Jun 17, 2026

CVE-2026-44196 is a critical-severity vulnerability rated 9.1/10 on the CVSS scale. Pingvin Share X is a secure and easy self-hosted file sharing platform. From 1.14.1 to 1.16.2, a critical authentication bypass vulnerability allows an attacker who has obtained a valid username and password to skip the second-factor authentication (TOTP) requirement entirely. EPSS estimates a 0.30% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days.

Description

Pingvin Share X is a secure and easy self-hosted file sharing platform. From 1.14.1 to 1.16.2, a critical authentication bypass vulnerability allows an attacker who has obtained a valid username and password to skip the second-factor authentication (TOTP) requirement entirely. Although, an attacker still needs the user's password to reach this stage. This vulnerability is fixed in 1.16.3.

Metrics

CVSS 3.1

9.1/10

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

EPSS Probability

0.30%

21.6th percentile

Probability of exploitation in the next 30 days. Learn more

Weakness Enumeration

References

https://github.com/smp46/pingvin-share-x/security/advisories/GHSA-j679-vp39-qwqq

Timeline

Published: May 12, 2026
Last Modified: Jun 17, 2026
Status: Deferred

Frequently Asked Questions

What is CVE-2026-44196?

How severe is CVE-2026-44196?

CVE-2026-44196 has a CVSS score of 9.1/10 (CRITICAL severity). The EPSS model estimates a 0.30% probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

How do I fix CVE-2026-44196?

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