CVE-2026-75774: Improper Authentication in karakeep-app karakeep
A vulnerability was determined in karakeep-app karakeep up to 0.32.0. The impacted element is an unknown function of the file apps/web/server/auth.ts of the component OAuth Sign-In. This manipulation causes improper authentication. It is possible to initiate the attack remotely. The complexity of an attack is rather high. The exploitability is regarded as difficult. The exploit has been publicly disclosed and may be utilized. The project was informed of the problem early through an issue report but has not responded yet.
AI Analysis
Technical Summary
This vulnerability in karakeep-app karakeep (up to version 0.32.0) involves improper authentication due to a flaw in an unknown function of the OAuth Sign-In component located in apps/web/server/auth.ts. The vulnerability allows remote attackers to potentially bypass authentication mechanisms. The attack complexity is high, and no privileges or user interaction are required. The vulnerability has been publicly disclosed, but the vendor has not yet responded or provided a fix.
Potential Impact
Successful exploitation of this vulnerability could allow an attacker to bypass authentication controls remotely, potentially gaining unauthorized access to the application. However, the attack complexity is high and exploitation is difficult, which may limit the likelihood of successful attacks. There are no known active exploits in the wild at this time.
Mitigation Recommendations
As of the publication date, no official patch or remediation is available from the vendor. Users should monitor the vendor's communications for updates and apply any future patches promptly. Due to the high complexity and difficulty of exploitation, immediate urgent action may not be required, but caution is advised until a fix is released.
CVE-2026-75774: Improper Authentication in karakeep-app karakeep
Description
A vulnerability was determined in karakeep-app karakeep up to 0.32.0. The impacted element is an unknown function of the file apps/web/server/auth.ts of the component OAuth Sign-In. This manipulation causes improper authentication. It is possible to initiate the attack remotely. The complexity of an attack is rather high. The exploitability is regarded as difficult. The exploit has been publicly disclosed and may be utilized. The project was informed of the problem early through an issue report but has not responded yet.
CVSS v4.0
Score 6.3medium
Affected software
karakeep-app
karakeep
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Machine-generated threat intelligence
Technical Analysis
This vulnerability in karakeep-app karakeep (up to version 0.32.0) involves improper authentication due to a flaw in an unknown function of the OAuth Sign-In component located in apps/web/server/auth.ts. The vulnerability allows remote attackers to potentially bypass authentication mechanisms. The attack complexity is high, and no privileges or user interaction are required. The vulnerability has been publicly disclosed, but the vendor has not yet responded or provided a fix.
Potential Impact
Successful exploitation of this vulnerability could allow an attacker to bypass authentication controls remotely, potentially gaining unauthorized access to the application. However, the attack complexity is high and exploitation is difficult, which may limit the likelihood of successful attacks. There are no known active exploits in the wild at this time.
Mitigation Recommendations
As of the publication date, no official patch or remediation is available from the vendor. Users should monitor the vendor's communications for updates and apply any future patches promptly. Due to the high complexity and difficulty of exploitation, immediate urgent action may not be required, but caution is advised until a fix is released.
Technical Details
- Data Version
- 5.2
- Assigner Short Name
- VulDB
- Date Reserved
- 2026-08-18T04:30:33.990Z
- Cvss Version
- 4.0
- State
- PUBLISHED
Threat ID: 6a844364c6e8be03322294ae
Added to database: 08/18/2026, 11:35:00 UTC
Last enriched: 08/18/2026, 15:36:48 UTC
Last updated: 10/02/2026, 02:46:06 UTC
Views: 55
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