Padloc 4.0.0 before 4.3.1 contains an authentication bypass vulnerability in the legacy retrieveMFAToken handler that
Affects padlocSource GCVE Database
Not known to be exploited · CVSS 6.3 Medium · fixed in 4.3.1 : update padloc when convenient.
Data as of 11 Nov 2026, 04:36 UTC
Thin evidence
One scorer or none| CNA (VulnCheck) | CVSS 4.0 | 6.3 |
|---|---|---|
| CNA (VulnCheck) | CVSS 3.1 | 4.8 |
- Patch
- Available – fixed in 4.3.1
CVSS:4.0/AV:N/AC:L/AT:P/PR:N/UI:N/VC:L/VI:L/VA:N/SC:N/SI:N/SA:NExploitation evidence
Disclosed: evidence found.
CVE published 11 Nov 2026
Detectable: no evidence on record.
No public nuclei template indexed
Weaponized: 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 10 Nov 2026.
What to do
Affected software
| Product | Affected | Fixed in |
|---|---|---|
GitHubpadloc/padlocpkg:github/padloc/padlocOther threats | Affected– | Fixed in– |
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AI-suggested
A fixed version is available starting from Padloc 4.3.1. Users should upgrade to version 4.3.1 or later to remediate this vulnerability. No other mitigation steps are indicated or required according to the available data.
Description
Padloc versions from 4.0.0 up to but not including 4.3.1 contain an authentication bypass vulnerability in the legacy retrieveMFAToken handler. This flaw allows unauthenticated attackers who know a victim's email address to brute force the 6-digit multi-factor authentication code without incrementing the attempt limit. Successful brute forcing can yield verification tokens that are usable in signup, login, and account recovery processes.
References
- github.com/padloc/padloc/security/advisories/GHSA-3mq5-m2qg-fqhq (opens in a new tab)
- nvd.nist.gov/vuln/detail/CVE-2026-126571 (opens in a new tab)
- github.com/padloc/padloc/commit/26f292515fe623826070454872f9cee08b756544 (opens in a new tab)
- github.com/padloc/padloc/blob/v4.3.0/packages/core/src/v3-compat.ts (opens in a new tab)
- vulncheck.com/advisories/padloc-4.0.0-before-4.3.1-email-mfa-code-brute-force-via-retrievemfatoken (opens in a new tab)