CVE-2026-18816: Improper Authentication in Baserow
A vulnerability was identified in Baserow up to 2.3.2. Affected by this vulnerability is the function verify of the file backend/src/baserow/api/two_factor_auth/views.py of the component 2FA Verify Endpoint. Such manipulation leads to improper authentication. The attack may be launched remotely. This attack is characterized by high complexity. The exploitation appears to be difficult. Upgrading to version 2.3.3 addresses this issue. You should upgrade the affected component. The vendor was contacted early, responded in a very professional manner and quickly released a fixed version of the affected product.
AI Analysis
Technical Summary
This vulnerability in Baserow versions 2.3.0 through 2.3.2 involves improper authentication in the two-factor authentication verification endpoint, specifically in the verify function of backend/src/baserow/api/two_factor_auth/views.py. The flaw could allow an attacker to bypass or manipulate authentication remotely, but the attack complexity is high and exploitation is difficult. The vendor responded promptly and fixed the issue in version 2.3.3.
Potential Impact
An attacker may remotely exploit this vulnerability to bypass or manipulate the two-factor authentication process, potentially gaining unauthorized access. However, the low CVSS score and high attack complexity indicate limited practical impact and difficulty in exploitation.
Mitigation Recommendations
Upgrade Baserow to version 2.3.3 or later, which contains the official fix for this vulnerability. No other mitigation is indicated or required.
CVE-2026-18816: Improper Authentication in Baserow
Description
A vulnerability was identified in Baserow up to 2.3.2. Affected by this vulnerability is the function verify of the file backend/src/baserow/api/two_factor_auth/views.py of the component 2FA Verify Endpoint. Such manipulation leads to improper authentication. The attack may be launched remotely. This attack is characterized by high complexity. The exploitation appears to be difficult. Upgrading to version 2.3.3 addresses this issue. You should upgrade the affected component. The vendor was contacted early, responded in a very professional manner and quickly released a fixed version of the affected product.
CVSS v4.0
Score 2.3low
Affected software
cpe:2.3:a:baserow:baserow:*:*:*:*:*:*:*:*Run on your own infrastructure? Check whether these packages are installed with threat-finder — our free open-source scanner.
AI-Powered Analysis
Machine-generated threat intelligence
Technical Analysis
This vulnerability in Baserow versions 2.3.0 through 2.3.2 involves improper authentication in the two-factor authentication verification endpoint, specifically in the verify function of backend/src/baserow/api/two_factor_auth/views.py. The flaw could allow an attacker to bypass or manipulate authentication remotely, but the attack complexity is high and exploitation is difficult. The vendor responded promptly and fixed the issue in version 2.3.3.
Potential Impact
An attacker may remotely exploit this vulnerability to bypass or manipulate the two-factor authentication process, potentially gaining unauthorized access. However, the low CVSS score and high attack complexity indicate limited practical impact and difficulty in exploitation.
Mitigation Recommendations
Upgrade Baserow to version 2.3.3 or later, which contains the official fix for this vulnerability. No other mitigation is indicated or required.
Technical Details
- Data Version
- 5.2
- Assigner Short Name
- VulDB
- Date Reserved
- 2026-08-04T12:54:06.562Z
- Cvss Version
- 4.0
- State
- PUBLISHED
- Remediation Level
- null
Threat ID: 6a7331b6bf8831d539e55e2b
Added to database: 08/05/2026, 12:51:02 UTC
Last enriched: 08/05/2026, 12:52:53 UTC
Last updated: 08/06/2026, 00:41:11 UTC
Views: 6
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