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CVE-2026-82449

5.3 · MEDIUM

Cockpit CMS before 2.14.1 contains an account enumeration vulnerability in the auth check endpoint due to timing discrepancies in password verification.

Published Aug 29, 2026CWE-208EPSS 0.42%

Overview

CVE-2026-82449 is a medium-severity vulnerability. It was published on August 29, 2026 and has a CVSS 3.1 base score of 5.3 (MEDIUM).

This vulnerability has a CVSS 3.1 base score of 5.3, rated MEDIUM. It can be exploited remotely over the network. No authentication or special privileges are required for exploitation.

Technical description

Cockpit CMS before 2.14.1 contains an account enumeration vulnerability in the auth check endpoint due to timing discrepancies in password verification. Attackers can measure response times across multiple requests to determine which accounts exist by observing that existing accounts trigger bcrypt verification while non-existent accounts return immediately.

Remediation

Check the references section for vendor advisories, patches, and mitigation guidance. If immediate patching is not possible, review the CVSS vector to understand the attack surface and apply compensating controls such as network segmentation or access restrictions.

References

GitHubgithub.com/Cockpit-HQ/CockpitGitHubgithub.com/Cockpit-HQ/Cockpit/blob/2.14.0/modules/App/Controller/Auth.phpGitHubgithub.com/Cockpit-HQ/Cockpit/commit/5d65ae7b63a261a63e8809e5fba857ef3eadb2acReflink.mateocallec.com/MFC-2026-001Refwww.vulncheck.com/advisories/cockpit-cms-before-2.14.1-account-enumeration-via-auth-timing

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Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2026-82449?

CVE-2026-82449 is a medium-severity vulnerability. It was published on August 29, 2026 and has a CVSS 3.1 base score of 5.3 (MEDIUM).

How severe is CVE-2026-82449?

This vulnerability has a CVSS 3.1 base score of 5.3, rated MEDIUM. It can be exploited remotely over the network. No authentication or special privileges are required for exploitation.

How do I fix or remediate CVE-2026-82449?

Check the references section for vendor advisories, patches, and mitigation guidance. If immediate patching is not possible, review the CVSS vector to understand the attack surface and apply compensating controls such as network segmentation or access restrictions.

How can CyberStrike help with CVE-2026-82449?

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