CVE-2026-56305 Capgo - Authentication Bypass in Password Change via Missing Current Password Validation
Attackers with session access can change user passwords without current password validation, leading to account takeover and user lockout.
- Exploited in the wild
- Not known
- Login needed
- Any signed-in user
- Attackable
- Over the internet
- Victim action needed
- Not needed
- Fix
- None listed
What is CVE-2026-56305?
CVE-2026-56305 is a high-severity authentication bypass vulnerability in Capgo, published on 10 Jul 2026. Any signed-in user can exploit it over the network, with no action from the victim.
Official description
Capgo before 12.128.2 contains an authentication bypass vulnerability in the password change endpoint that allows attackers to change user passwords without requiring current password confirmation. Attackers with temporary session access can exploit this flaw to permanently lock out legitimate users and achieve full account takeover.
Weakness: CWE-620
Which versions are affected by CVE-2026-56305?
How do I fix CVE-2026-56305?
No fix has been published for CVE-2026-56305 yet. Limit exposure of the affected software until one is available.
Upgrade, and rotate credentials and sessions that may have been exposed. More about Authentication bypass.
Is CVE-2026-56305 being exploited?
It is not confirmed as exploited in the wild, but public exploit code for CVE-2026-56305 exists.
Sources
Also known as GHSA-j3rw-h6r5-mm7x, GHSA-rjr5-qxqj-cx8g.