CVE-2026-56237
CVE-2026-56237 is a critical-severity vulnerability with a CVSS 3.x base score of 9.1. It is not currently listed as actively exploited by CISA, and its EPSS exploit-prediction score is low. The underlying weakness is classified as CWE-287.
Key facts
- Severity: Critical (CVSS 3.x base score 9.1)
- CVSS v4: 9.3
- EPSS exploit prediction: 0% (21st percentile)
- Actively exploited: Not listed in CISA KEV
- EU (EUVD) id: EUVD-2026-38740
- Weakness: CWE-287
- Published:
- Last modified:
Description
Capgo before 12.128.2 contains a broken authentication vulnerability in its API key generation mechanism. API keys are exposed in frontend requests, and the backend fails to validate that keys are securely generated and bound to the authenticated user. An attacker can tamper with the API key parameter in the generation request and supply arbitrary values, generating custom API keys without proper authorization, which can lead to unauthorized access to protected endpoints.
Frequently asked questions
- What is CVE-2026-56237?
- Capgo before 12.128.2 contains a broken authentication vulnerability in its API key generation mechanism. API keys are exposed in frontend requests, and the backend fails to validate that keys are securely generated and bound to the authenticated user. An attacker can tamper with the API key parameter in the generation request and supply arbitrary values, generating custom API keys without proper authorization, which can lead to unauthorized access to protected endpoints.
- How severe is CVE-2026-56237?
- CVE-2026-56237 has a CVSS 3.x base score of 9.1, rated critical severity. It is exploitable over network with low attack complexity, requires no privileges and no user interaction. Impact on confidentiality is high, integrity high, and availability none.
- Is CVE-2026-56237 being actively exploited?
- It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 0% (21st percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
- How do I fix CVE-2026-56237?
- Review the linked vendor and NVD advisories for patched versions and mitigations, then upgrade or apply the recommended workaround. Given its critical severity, prioritise patching exposed systems.
- Does CVE-2026-56237 have an EU (EUVD) identifier?
- Yes. CVE-2026-56237 is tracked in the ENISA EU Vulnerability Database (EUVD) as EUVD-2026-38740.
- When was CVE-2026-56237 published?
- CVE-2026-56237 was published on 2026-06-24 and last updated on 2026-06-25.
References
- https://github.com/Cap-go/capgo/security/advisories/GHSA-22w2-mx2h-4fr7
- https://www.vulncheck.com/advisories/capgo-unauthenticated-api-key-generation-via-client-side-parameter-manipulation
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