CVE-2026-15468: CWE-639 Authorization bypass through User-Controlled key in HYPR Passwordless
Description
CVE-2026-15468 is an authorization bypass vulnerability in HYPR Passwordless on Windows that allows privilege escalation. It affects versions before 11.3.3. The flaw involves a user-controlled key that can be exploited to bypass authorization checks. The CVSS 4.0 base score is 6.9, indicating a medium severity level.
CVSS v4.0
Score 6.9medium
Affected software
HYPR
Passwordless
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Technical Analysis
This vulnerability (CVE-2026-15468) in HYPR Passwordless for Windows allows an attacker with limited privileges to escalate their privileges by exploiting an authorization bypass through a user-controlled key. The issue affects all versions prior to 11.3.3. The CVSS 4.0 vector indicates local attack vector with low attack complexity, no user interaction required, and partial impact on confidentiality, integrity, and availability.
Potential Impact
An attacker with some level of privileges on the affected system can bypass authorization controls and escalate their privileges, potentially gaining higher-level access than intended. This could lead to unauthorized actions within the HYPR Passwordless environment on Windows systems.
Mitigation Recommendations
A fix is available in HYPR Passwordless version 11.3.3. Users should upgrade to version 11.3.3 or later to remediate this vulnerability. No additional mitigation guidance is provided in the vendor advisory.
Technical Details
- Data Version
- 5.2
- Assigner Short Name
- HYPR
- Date Reserved
- 2026-07-10T21:26:58.957Z
- Cvss Version
- 4.0
- State
- PUBLISHED
Threat ID: 6aceb5c42cdf04f656c35d81
Added to database: 10/13/2026, 22:50:44 UTC
Last enriched: 10/13/2026, 23:03:43 UTC
Last updated: 10/13/2026, 23:08:10 UTC
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