CVE-2026-95271: Improper Authentication in dgtlmoon changedetection.io
A vulnerability has been found in dgtlmoon changedetection.io up to 0.60.7. The impacted element is the function check_authentication of the file changedetectionio/flask_app.py of the component Authentication Hook. Such manipulation leads to improper authentication. The attack may be performed from remote. The exploit has been disclosed to the public and may be used. The vendor was contacted early about this disclosure but did not respond in any way.
AI Analysis
Technical Summary
This vulnerability in dgtlmoon changedetection.io up to version 0.60.7 involves improper authentication due to a flaw in the check_authentication function of the changedetectionio/flask_app.py component. It enables remote attackers to bypass authentication controls. The vulnerability has a CVSS 4.0 score of 6.9 (medium severity) with network attack vector, no privileges required, no user interaction, and partial impacts on confidentiality, integrity, and availability. The vendor was notified but has not responded or issued a fix. Public exploit details are available.
Potential Impact
Successful exploitation allows remote attackers to bypass authentication, potentially granting unauthorized access to the application. This can lead to partial compromise of confidentiality, integrity, and availability of the affected system. Since the vulnerability is in the authentication mechanism, it undermines the trust boundary of the application.
Mitigation Recommendations
No official patch or fix is currently available from the vendor, and the vendor has not responded to disclosure. Users should consider implementing additional access controls or network-level protections to restrict access to the affected service until a fix is released. Monitor for updates from the vendor for any forthcoming patches.
CVE-2026-95271: Improper Authentication in dgtlmoon changedetection.io
Description
A vulnerability has been found in dgtlmoon changedetection.io up to 0.60.7. The impacted element is the function check_authentication of the file changedetectionio/flask_app.py of the component Authentication Hook. Such manipulation leads to improper authentication. The attack may be performed from remote. The exploit has been disclosed to the public and may be used. The vendor was contacted early about this disclosure but did not respond in any way.
CVSS v4.0
Score 6.9medium
Affected software
dgtlmoon
changedetection.io
pkg:pypi/changedetection-iocpe:2.3:a:dgtlmoon:changedetection.io:*:*:*:*:*:*:*:*Run on your own infrastructure? Check whether these packages are installed with threat-finder — our free open-source scanner.
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Machine-generated threat intelligence
Technical Analysis
This vulnerability in dgtlmoon changedetection.io up to version 0.60.7 involves improper authentication due to a flaw in the check_authentication function of the changedetectionio/flask_app.py component. It enables remote attackers to bypass authentication controls. The vulnerability has a CVSS 4.0 score of 6.9 (medium severity) with network attack vector, no privileges required, no user interaction, and partial impacts on confidentiality, integrity, and availability. The vendor was notified but has not responded or issued a fix. Public exploit details are available.
Potential Impact
Successful exploitation allows remote attackers to bypass authentication, potentially granting unauthorized access to the application. This can lead to partial compromise of confidentiality, integrity, and availability of the affected system. Since the vulnerability is in the authentication mechanism, it undermines the trust boundary of the application.
Mitigation Recommendations
No official patch or fix is currently available from the vendor, and the vendor has not responded to disclosure. Users should consider implementing additional access controls or network-level protections to restrict access to the affected service until a fix is released. Monitor for updates from the vendor for any forthcoming patches.
Technical Details
- Data Version
- 5.2
- Assigner Short Name
- VulDB
- Date Reserved
- 2026-09-22T05:02:55.227Z
- Cvss Version
- 4.0
- State
- PUBLISHED
Threat ID: 6ab27206f7a7c541062652e1
Added to database: 09/22/2026, 12:18:14 UTC
Last enriched: 09/22/2026, 12:32:47 UTC
Last updated: 09/23/2026, 01:58:07 UTC
Views: 16
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