CVE-2026-49443
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CVE-2026-49443 is a high-severity vulnerability rated 8.8/10 on the CVSS scale. authentik is an open-source identity provider. Prior to versions 2025.12.6, 2026.2.4, and 2026.5.1, an attacker with the ability to change a source connection, and an account in one of the configured sources can log into any account. EPSS estimates a 0.30% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days.
Description
authentik is an open-source identity provider. Prior to versions 2025.12.6, 2026.2.4, and 2026.5.1, an attacker with the ability to change a source connection, and an account in one of the configured sources can log into any account. This issue has been patched in versions 2025.12.6, 2026.2.4, and 2026.5.1.
Metrics
Weakness Enumeration
Affected Software
| Vendor | Product | Versions |
|---|---|---|
| Goauthentik | Authentik | < 2025.12.6 |
| Goauthentik | Authentik | >= 2026.2.0, < 2026.2.4 |
| Goauthentik | Authentik | >= 2026.5.0, < 2026.5.1 |
References
- https://github.com/goauthentik/authentik/security/advisories/GHSA-wr38-7xg8-fqxrExploit, Vendor Advisory
- https://github.com/goauthentik/authentik/security/advisories/GHSA-wr38-7xg8-fqxrExploit, Vendor Advisory
Timeline
- Published
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- Status
- Analyzed
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