CVE-2026-56338
CVE-2026-56338 is a medium-severity vulnerability with a CVSS 3.x base score of 5.3. 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-703.
Key facts
- Severity: Medium (CVSS 3.x base score 5.3)
- CVSS v4: 6.9
- EPSS exploit prediction: 0% (20th percentile)
- Actively exploited: Not listed in CISA KEV
- EU (EUVD) id: EUVD-2026-38752
- Weakness: CWE-703
- Published:
- Last modified:
Description
Capgo before 12.128.2 contains a denial of service vulnerability in the /auth/v1/otp endpoint that prevents email verification for two-factor authentication due to captcha validation failures. Authenticated users cannot complete 2FA enrollment as the backend consistently returns HTTP 500 errors with captcha verification process failed messages, blocking access to security controls.
Frequently asked questions
- What is CVE-2026-56338?
- Capgo before 12.128.2 contains a denial of service vulnerability in the /auth/v1/otp endpoint that prevents email verification for two-factor authentication due to captcha validation failures. Authenticated users cannot complete 2FA enrollment as the backend consistently returns HTTP 500 errors with captcha verification process failed messages, blocking access to security controls.
- How severe is CVE-2026-56338?
- CVE-2026-56338 has a CVSS 3.x base score of 5.3, rated medium severity. It is exploitable over network with low attack complexity, requires no privileges and no user interaction. Impact on confidentiality is none, integrity none, and availability low.
- Is CVE-2026-56338 being actively exploited?
- It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 0% (20th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
- How do I fix CVE-2026-56338?
- Review the linked vendor and NVD advisories for patched versions and mitigations, then upgrade or apply the recommended workaround.
- Does CVE-2026-56338 have an EU (EUVD) identifier?
- Yes. CVE-2026-56338 is tracked in the ENISA EU Vulnerability Database (EUVD) as EUVD-2026-38752.
- When was CVE-2026-56338 published?
- CVE-2026-56338 was published on 2026-06-24 and last updated on 2026-06-25.
References
- https://github.com/Cap-go/capgo/security/advisories/GHSA-m53g-7gcj-x6f7
- https://www.vulncheck.com/advisories/capgo-denial-of-service-in-2fa-email-verification-via-auth-v1-otp-endpoint
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