CVE-2026-75773: Improper Restriction of Excessive Authentication Attempts in karakeep-app karakeep
CVE-2026-75773 is a vulnerability in karakeep-app karakeep up to version 0.32.0 affecting the authorize function in the Login Endpoint. It allows improper restriction of excessive authentication attempts, potentially enabling attackers to perform repeated login attempts remotely. The vulnerability has a medium severity with a CVSS score of 6.3. Exploitation is difficult and requires high complexity. The issue is fixed in version 0.33.0.
AI Analysis
Technical Summary
This vulnerability in karakeep-app karakeep (<=0.32.0) involves improper restriction of excessive authentication attempts in the authorize function of the Login Endpoint (apps/web/server/auth.ts). This flaw could allow remote attackers to attempt multiple authentication requests beyond intended limits. The exploitability is difficult and requires high complexity. A public exploit exists. The vulnerability is resolved by upgrading to version 0.33.0, with the patch identified by commit f7d042971d0d2bcc7119654830cf1eb93eabbf24.
Potential Impact
The vulnerability allows attackers to bypass or circumvent rate limiting or restrictions on authentication attempts, potentially enabling brute force or credential stuffing attacks. However, the complexity of exploitation is high, and no known exploits are currently active in the wild. The impact is rated medium severity with a CVSS 4.0 score of 6.3.
Mitigation Recommendations
Upgrade karakeep-app karakeep to version 0.33.0 or later to apply the official fix. This upgrade fully addresses the vulnerability by properly restricting excessive authentication attempts. No additional mitigation steps are indicated.
CVE-2026-75773: Improper Restriction of Excessive Authentication Attempts in karakeep-app karakeep
Description
CVE-2026-75773 is a vulnerability in karakeep-app karakeep up to version 0.32.0 affecting the authorize function in the Login Endpoint. It allows improper restriction of excessive authentication attempts, potentially enabling attackers to perform repeated login attempts remotely. The vulnerability has a medium severity with a CVSS score of 6.3. Exploitation is difficult and requires high complexity. The issue is fixed in version 0.33.0.
CVSS v4.0
Score 6.3medium
Affected software
karakeep-app
karakeep
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Technical Analysis
This vulnerability in karakeep-app karakeep (<=0.32.0) involves improper restriction of excessive authentication attempts in the authorize function of the Login Endpoint (apps/web/server/auth.ts). This flaw could allow remote attackers to attempt multiple authentication requests beyond intended limits. The exploitability is difficult and requires high complexity. A public exploit exists. The vulnerability is resolved by upgrading to version 0.33.0, with the patch identified by commit f7d042971d0d2bcc7119654830cf1eb93eabbf24.
Potential Impact
The vulnerability allows attackers to bypass or circumvent rate limiting or restrictions on authentication attempts, potentially enabling brute force or credential stuffing attacks. However, the complexity of exploitation is high, and no known exploits are currently active in the wild. The impact is rated medium severity with a CVSS 4.0 score of 6.3.
Mitigation Recommendations
Upgrade karakeep-app karakeep to version 0.33.0 or later to apply the official fix. This upgrade fully addresses the vulnerability by properly restricting excessive authentication attempts. No additional mitigation steps are indicated.
Technical Details
- Data Version
- 5.2
- Assigner Short Name
- VulDB
- Date Reserved
- 2026-08-18T04:30:29.332Z
- Cvss Version
- 4.0
- State
- PUBLISHED
Threat ID: 6a8442fac6e8be033220da7c
Added to database: 08/18/2026, 11:33:14 UTC
Last enriched: 09/11/2026, 23:19:00 UTC
Last updated: 10/02/2026, 02:46:06 UTC
Views: 59
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