CVE-2026-120999: nerves_hub_web · Improper Authentication
Affects nerves_hub_webSource CVE Database V5
Not known to be exploited · CVSS 7.4 High : upgrade to 2.5.3 soon.
Data as of 10 Nov 2026, 11:04 UTC
Thin evidence
One scorer or none| CNA (EEF) | CVSS 4.0 | 7.4 |
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- Patch
- Available – fixed in 2.5.3, 54dbf93c3bd323df08223a853c9afcf0b4dbf8e4
CVSS:4.0/AV:N/AC:L/AT:P/PR:N/UI:A/VC:H/VI:H/VA:N/SC:N/SI:N/SA:NExploitation evidence
Disclosed: evidence found.
CVE published 10 Nov 2026
Detectable: no evidence on record.
No public nuclei template indexed
Weaponized: no evidence on record.
No public exploit code indexed in Metasploit or Exploit-DB
Exploited in the wildExploited: no evidence on record.
Not in CISA KEV and no source reports exploitation
Observed by OffSeq MirageSeen by Mirage: no evidence on record.
No attack traffic recorded by OffSeq Mirage sensors
A missing step is not evidence of safety. Sources: cve.org (opens in a new tab), the Metasploit, Exploit-DB and nuclei-templates index as of 9 Nov 2026.
What to do
Upgrade nerves_hub_web and nerves_hub to 2.5.3; nerves_hub_web to 54dbf93c3bd323df08223a853c9afcf0b4dbf8e4.
Affected software
| Product | Affected | Fixed in |
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| nerves_hub_webnerves-hub/nerves-hub | Affected
| Fixed in
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| nerves_hub_webnerves_hub | Affected
| Fixed in
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| nerves_hub_webnerves-hub/nerves_hub_web | Affected
| Fixed in
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GitHubnerves_hubpkg:github/nerves_hubOther threats | Affected
| Fixed in
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CPE configurations (1)
cpe:2.3:a:nerves-hub:nerves_hub_web:*:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
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AI-suggested
Upgrade nerves_hub_web to version 2.5.3 or later, where this vulnerability is fixed. The fix addresses improper authentication by ensuring proper verification of email ownership during Google sign-in and email confirmation processes. No other mitigation is required once the system is updated.
Description
CVE-2026-120999 is an improper authentication vulnerability in nerves_hub_web affecting versions from 2.3.0 up to but not including 2.5.3. It allows an attacker to register another person's email address and gain access to that person's account once they sign in via Google or follow an email confirmation link. The flaw arises because the system signs in users and confirms emails without verifying ownership of the email address, enabling account sharing without proper authorization. The issue is fixed in version 2.5.3.
References
- github.com/nerves-hub/nerves_hub_web/security/advisories/GHSA-r92p-gg92-gmwm (opens in a new tab)
- cna.erlef.org/cves/CVE-2026-120999.html (opens in a new tab)
- osv.dev/vulnerability/EEF-CVE-2026-120999 (opens in a new tab)
- github.com/nerves-hub/nerves_hub_web/commit/74982672ab914bd6f37c3bc0e24a06e3474fa030 (opens in a new tab)
- github.com/nerves-hub/nerves_hub_web/commit/54dbf93c3bd323df08223a853c9afcf0b4dbf8e4 (opens in a new tab)