CVE-2026-90481 Auth bypass in Burp Suite DAST
Attackers can bypass authentication in Burp Suite DAST via an alternate path, potentially gaining unauthorized access to the scanning platform.
- Exploited in the wild
- Not known
- Login needed
- Not needed
- Attackable
- Over the internet
- Victim action needed
- Not needed
- Fix
- None listed
What is CVE-2026-90481?
CVE-2026-90481 is a critical authentication bypass vulnerability in PortSwigger Burp Suite DAST, published on 24 Sep 2026. An attacker can exploit it over the internet without logging in, with no action from the victim.
Official description
In PortSwigger Burp Suite DAST (formerly Burp Suite Enterprise Edition) before 2026.8, an authentication bypass can occur via an alternate path or channel.
Weakness: CWE-288
Which versions are affected by CVE-2026-90481?
How do I fix CVE-2026-90481?
No fix has been published for CVE-2026-90481 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-2026-90481 being exploited?
There is no known exploitation of CVE-2026-90481 in the wild and no public exploit code.
Sources
Also known as GHSA-hmv3-x9c8-w9rm.