CVE-2026-19965: Observable Response Discrepancy in automad
CVE-2026-19965 is a medium severity vulnerability in automad up to version 2.0.0-beta.32. It affects the password reset endpoint, specifically the requestPasswordResetToken function, causing an observable response discrepancy when manipulating the name-or-email argument. The vulnerability can be exploited remotely but requires high attack complexity and no user interaction. The issue is resolved by upgrading to version 2.0.0-beta.33.
AI Analysis
Technical Summary
This vulnerability in automad affects the requestPasswordResetToken function in the Password Reset Endpoint, where manipulation of the name-or-email parameter leads to observable response discrepancies. This behavior could potentially be used to infer information remotely. The vulnerability exists in all beta versions from 2.0.0-beta.0 through 2.0.0-beta.32. The exploitability is rated as difficult due to high attack complexity. The vulnerability has been publicly disclosed. The issue is fixed in version 2.0.0-beta.33.
Potential Impact
The vulnerability allows remote attackers to cause observable response discrepancies in the password reset process, which may aid in information gathering or user enumeration. However, the attack complexity is high, and no privileges or user interaction are required. There is no indication of direct system compromise or data modification from the provided data.
Mitigation Recommendations
Upgrade automad to version 2.0.0-beta.33 or later, where this vulnerability is fixed. No other mitigations are specified or required.
CVE-2026-19965: Observable Response Discrepancy in automad
Description
CVE-2026-19965 is a medium severity vulnerability in automad up to version 2.0.0-beta.32. It affects the password reset endpoint, specifically the requestPasswordResetToken function, causing an observable response discrepancy when manipulating the name-or-email argument. The vulnerability can be exploited remotely but requires high attack complexity and no user interaction. The issue is resolved by upgrading to version 2.0.0-beta.33.
CVSS v4.0
Score 6.3medium
Affected software
pkg:github/marcantondahmen/automadcpe:2.3:a:automad:automad:*:*:*:*:*:*:*:*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 automad affects the requestPasswordResetToken function in the Password Reset Endpoint, where manipulation of the name-or-email parameter leads to observable response discrepancies. This behavior could potentially be used to infer information remotely. The vulnerability exists in all beta versions from 2.0.0-beta.0 through 2.0.0-beta.32. The exploitability is rated as difficult due to high attack complexity. The vulnerability has been publicly disclosed. The issue is fixed in version 2.0.0-beta.33.
Potential Impact
The vulnerability allows remote attackers to cause observable response discrepancies in the password reset process, which may aid in information gathering or user enumeration. However, the attack complexity is high, and no privileges or user interaction are required. There is no indication of direct system compromise or data modification from the provided data.
Mitigation Recommendations
Upgrade automad to version 2.0.0-beta.33 or later, where this vulnerability is fixed. No other mitigations are specified or required.
Technical Details
- Data Version
- 5.2
- Assigner Short Name
- VulDB
- Date Reserved
- 2026-08-16T07:19:20.973Z
- Cvss Version
- 4.0
- State
- PUBLISHED
- Remediation Level
- null
Threat ID: 6a825542bf8831d539d97a67
Added to database: 08/17/2026, 00:26:42 UTC
Last enriched: 08/17/2026, 01:14:01 UTC
Last updated: 08/17/2026, 01:32:04 UTC
Views: 5
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