A vulnerability was identified in vas3k TaxHacker up to 0.8.2. (CVE-2026-78062)
A vulnerability in vas3k TaxHacker up to version 0.8.2 allows remote attackers to cause hard-coded credentials via manipulation of the BETTER_AUTH_SECRET argument in the JWT Secret Handler component. The issue affects the envSchema.parse function in lib/config.ts. The project has been informed but has not yet responded or issued a fix. The CVSS score is 7.3, indicating a medium severity.
AI Analysis
Technical Summary
The vulnerability exists in vas3k TaxHacker versions up to 0.8.2 within the JWT Secret Handler component, specifically in the envSchema.parse function of lib/config.ts. Manipulating the BETTER_AUTH_SECRET argument leads to hard-coded credentials, which can be exploited remotely without authentication. The project was notified early via an issue report but has not provided a response or patch. The CVSS 3.1 base score is 7.3 (AV:N/AC:L/PR:N/UI:N/S:U/C:L/I:L/A:L), indicating a moderate impact on confidentiality, integrity, and availability.
Potential Impact
An attacker can remotely manipulate the BETTER_AUTH_SECRET argument to cause hard-coded credentials, potentially compromising authentication secrets. This can lead to partial loss of confidentiality, integrity, and availability of the affected system. No known exploits are reported in the wild.
Mitigation Recommendations
Patch status is not yet confirmed — check the vendor advisory for current remediation guidance. Since the project has not responded or issued a fix, users should monitor for updates and consider restricting exposure of the affected service until a patch is available.
A vulnerability was identified in vas3k TaxHacker up to 0.8.2. (CVE-2026-78062)
Description
A vulnerability in vas3k TaxHacker up to version 0.8.2 allows remote attackers to cause hard-coded credentials via manipulation of the BETTER_AUTH_SECRET argument in the JWT Secret Handler component. The issue affects the envSchema.parse function in lib/config.ts. The project has been informed but has not yet responded or issued a fix. The CVSS score is 7.3, indicating a medium severity.
CVSS v3.1
Score 7.3high
Affected software
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Weaknesses
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Machine-generated threat intelligence
Technical Analysis
The vulnerability exists in vas3k TaxHacker versions up to 0.8.2 within the JWT Secret Handler component, specifically in the envSchema.parse function of lib/config.ts. Manipulating the BETTER_AUTH_SECRET argument leads to hard-coded credentials, which can be exploited remotely without authentication. The project was notified early via an issue report but has not provided a response or patch. The CVSS 3.1 base score is 7.3 (AV:N/AC:L/PR:N/UI:N/S:U/C:L/I:L/A:L), indicating a moderate impact on confidentiality, integrity, and availability.
Potential Impact
An attacker can remotely manipulate the BETTER_AUTH_SECRET argument to cause hard-coded credentials, potentially compromising authentication secrets. This can lead to partial loss of confidentiality, integrity, and availability of the affected system. No known exploits are reported in the wild.
Mitigation Recommendations
Patch status is not yet confirmed — check the vendor advisory for current remediation guidance. Since the project has not responded or issued a fix, users should monitor for updates and consider restricting exposure of the affected service until a patch is available.
Technical Details
- Gcve Source
- db.gcve.eu
- Osv Id
- GHSA-c2p7-hcxm-xqhj
- Osv Schema Version
- 1.4.0
- Aliases
- ["CVE-2026-78062"]
- Ecosystems
- []
- Database Specific Severity
- MODERATE
- Cvss Version
- 3.1
Threat ID: 6a8af9a0acd9273b49f32e6f
Added to database: 08/23/2026, 13:46:08 UTC
Last enriched: 08/23/2026, 13:48:02 UTC
Last updated: 08/24/2026, 02:51:58 UTC
Views: 8
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