CVE-2026-7167
CVE-2026-7167 is a medium-severity vulnerability with a CVSS 4.0 base score of 6.9. 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-200.
Key facts
- Severity: Medium (CVSS 4.0 base score 6.9)
- EPSS exploit prediction: 0% (28th percentile)
- Actively exploited: Not listed in CISA KEV
- EU (EUVD) id: EUVD-2026-38237
- Weakness: CWE-200
- Published:
- Last modified:
Description
The vulnerability arises when the system fails to properly validate the 'email' field during the authentication process, allowing unverified or fake email addresses to be accepted. This lack of validation enables the creation of user accounts with fake email addresses, facilitating the mass creation of fraudulent accounts. Successful exploitation of this vulnerability could allow an authenticated attacker to carry out various attacks, such as mass spam distribution, system abuse, or bypassing user controls, thereby compromising the security and integrity of the system.
Frequently asked questions
- What is CVE-2026-7167?
- The vulnerability arises when the system fails to properly validate the 'email' field during the authentication process, allowing unverified or fake email addresses to be accepted. This lack of validation enables the creation of user accounts with fake email addresses, facilitating the mass creation of fraudulent accounts. Successful exploitation of this vulnerability could allow an authenticated attacker to carry out various attacks, such as mass spam distribution, system abuse, or bypassing user controls, thereby compromising the security and integrity of the system.
- How severe is CVE-2026-7167?
- CVE-2026-7167 has a CVSS 4.0 base score of 6.9, rated medium severity.
- Is CVE-2026-7167 being actively exploited?
- It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 0% (28th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
- How do I fix CVE-2026-7167?
- Review the linked vendor and NVD advisories for patched versions and mitigations, then upgrade or apply the recommended workaround.
- Does CVE-2026-7167 have an EU (EUVD) identifier?
- Yes. CVE-2026-7167 is tracked in the ENISA EU Vulnerability Database (EUVD) as EUVD-2026-38237.
- When was CVE-2026-7167 published?
- CVE-2026-7167 was published on 2026-06-22.
References
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