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CVE-2026-91995

9.1 · CRITICAL

pig before 4.1.0 contains an authentication bypass vulnerability in the /register/password endpoint where password verification results are discarded, allowing any value as the current password.

Published Sep 15, 2026CWE-620EPSS 0.88%

Overview

CVE-2026-91995 is a critical-severity vulnerability. It was published on September 15, 2026 and has a CVSS 3.1 base score of 9.1 (CRITICAL).

This vulnerability has a CVSS 3.1 base score of 9.1, rated CRITICAL. It can be exploited remotely over the network. No authentication or special privileges are required for exploitation.

Technical description

pig before 4.1.0 contains an authentication bypass vulnerability in the /register/password endpoint where password verification results are discarded, allowing any value as the current password. Remote attackers can submit a username with an incorrect current password to overwrite any account credential including the admin account and gain full administrative control.

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.

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2026-91995?

CVE-2026-91995 is a critical-severity vulnerability. It was published on September 15, 2026 and has a CVSS 3.1 base score of 9.1 (CRITICAL).

How severe is CVE-2026-91995?

This vulnerability has a CVSS 3.1 base score of 9.1, rated CRITICAL. It can be exploited remotely over the network. No authentication or special privileges are required for exploitation.

How do I fix or remediate CVE-2026-91995?

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.

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