CVE-2026-24669: gunet openeclass · Insufficient Session Expiration
Affects gunet openeclassSource CVE Database V5
Not known to be exploited · CVSS 7.8 High : upgrade to 4.2 soon.
Data as of 25 Oct 2026, 19:02 UTC
- EPSS
- 0.1% chance of exploitation in 30 days – higher than 7% of CVEsExploit Prediction Scoring System: the likelihood attackers will use this flaw soon.
- Patch
- Available – fixed in 4.2
CVSS:3.1/AV:L/AC:L/PR:N/UI:R/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:HExploitation evidence
Disclosed: evidence found.
CVE published 3 Feb 2026
Detectable: no evidence on record.
No public nuclei template indexed
Weaponised: 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 2026-10-25.
What to do
Upgrade openeclass and gunet/openeclass to 4.2.
Affected software
| Product | Affected | Fixed in |
|---|---|---|
| gunetopeneclass | Affected
| Fixed in
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GitHubgunet/openeclasspkg:github/gunet/openeclassOther threats | Affected
| Fixed in
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AI-suggested
European organizations should immediately upgrade Open eClass installations to version 4.2 or later, where the vulnerability is patched. Until upgrades are completed, implement strict access controls to limit local access to trusted users only. Monitor and audit password reset activities for suspicious reuse of tokens. Employ multi-factor authentication (MFA) to reduce the impact of compromised credentials. Educate users and administrators about the risks of password reset token reuse and encourage prompt reporting of unusual account activities. Additionally, consider network segmentation to isolate the Open eClass environment and reduce insider threat risks. Regularly review and update session management policies to ensure tokens expire appropriately and cannot be reused. Finally, maintain up-to-date backups to recover quickly from potential account takeovers or data integrity issues.
Description
CVE-2026-24669 is a high-severity vulnerability in the Open eClass platform versions prior to 4.2, caused by insufficient session expiration in the password reset mechanism. It allows local attackers to reuse a valid password reset token after it has already been used, enabling unauthorized password changes and potential account takeover. Exploitation requires local access and user interaction but no privileges. The vulnerability impacts confidentiality, integrity, and availability of user accounts. A patch is available in version 4.2. European organizations using Open eClass should prioritize upgrading to mitigate risks. Countries with significant academic and research institutions using Open eClass are most at risk. No known exploits are currently reported in the wild.