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
CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:L/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H
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
- Last Modified
- Status
- Analyzed
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