CVE-2026-49443

Name: CVE-2026-49443
Creator: NVD / NIST
Published: 2026-06-02T21:16:28.36+00:00
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/zero/1.0/

HIGHCVSS 8.8/10EPSS 0.30%

Last modified Jun 17, 2026

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

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

0.30%

21.5th percentile

Probability of exploitation in the next 30 days. Learn more

Weakness Enumeration

CWE-287

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: Jun 2, 2026
Last Modified: Jun 17, 2026
Status: Analyzed

Frequently Asked Questions

What is CVE-2026-49443?

How severe is CVE-2026-49443?

CVE-2026-49443 has a CVSS score of 8.8/10 (HIGH severity). The EPSS model estimates a 0.30% probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

How do I fix CVE-2026-49443?

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