Review reviewHigh

CVE-2026-49443

goauthentik authentik

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.

CVSS
8.8
EPSS
0.30%
22.2% percentile
CISA KEV
Not listed
Published
2026.06.03
PRIORITY ASSESSMENT

Review review

The CVSS severity warrants an early asset and exposure review.

Known exploitationNot established by KEV
Exploit probability0.30%
Technical severityCVSS 8.8

Vulnerability overview

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.

Affected product and versions

Product
goauthentik authentik
Affected versions
>= < 2025.12.6, >= < 2026.2.4, >= < 2026.5.1, < 2025.12.6, >= 2026.2.0 < 2026.2.4, >= 2026.5.0 < 2026.5.1
Fixed versions
2025.12.6, 2026.2.4, 2026.5.1

Recommended response sequence

Confirm exposure before applying a vendor-supported change.

Full remediation guide
  1. 1
    Identify

    Confirm that goauthentik authentik and an affected version are present.

  2. 2
    Prioritize

    Combine exploitation signals with asset exposure and business criticality.

  3. 3
    Remediate

    Follow the vendor advisory or supported update path and preserve rollback options.

  4. 4
    Verify

    Recheck the version, service health, access paths, and relevant logs.

Technical data

CVSS vector
CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:L/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H
CWE
CWE-287
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