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CVE-2026-56305 Capgo CVE debrief
CVE-2026-56305 is an authentication bypass vulnerability in Capgo before version 12.128.2. The vulnerability exists in the password change endpoint and allows attackers to change user passwords without requiring current password confirmation. This flaw can be exploited by attackers with temporary session access to permanently lock out legitimate users and achieve full account takeover. The vulnerability has a CVSS score of 8.7 and is considered HIGH severity.
- Vendor
- Capgo
- Product
- Unknown
- CVSS
- HIGH 8.7
- CISA KEV
- Not listed in stored evidence
- Original CVE published
- 2026-07-10
- Original CVE updated
- 2026-07-14
- Advisory published
- 2026-07-10
- Advisory updated
- 2026-07-14
Who should care
Users of Capgo versions prior to 12.128.2 should be aware of this vulnerability and take steps to mitigate it. This includes updating to the latest version of Capgo and ensuring that password change endpoints are properly secured. Operators, platform administrators, vulnerability management teams, and security teams should review the vulnerability and its potential impact on their environments.
Technical summary
The CVE-2026-56305 vulnerability is an authentication bypass issue in the Capgo password change endpoint. This endpoint fails to require current password confirmation, allowing attackers to change user passwords. The vulnerability has a CVSS score of 8.7 and is considered HIGH severity. It is recommended that users of Capgo update to version 12.128.2 or later to mitigate this vulnerability. The vulnerability can be exploited by attackers with temporary session access to permanently lock out legitimate users and achieve full account takeover.
Defensive priority
High
Recommended defensive actions
- Update Capgo to version 12.128.2 or later
- Ensure password change endpoints require current password confirmation
- Monitor for suspicious password change activity
- Implement additional security measures to prevent account takeover
- Review compensating controls for exposed systems while remediation is scheduled and verified
- Check relevant monitoring, detection, and logs for exposed assets that need extra review
- Track exceptions, retest remediated assets, and close the item only after evidence is documented
Evidence notes
The CVE-2026-56305 vulnerability was reported by Vulncheck and is described in their advisory. The vulnerability is also described in the NVD entry for CVE-2026-56305. Evidence is limited to public sources and may not reflect the full scope or impact of the vulnerability. Defenders should verify the vulnerability's existence and impact within their specific environments.
Sources and references
Verified primary and authoritative sources
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CVE-2026-56305 CVE Program record
Publisher, destination, and source semantics verified
URL: https://www.cve.org/CVERecord?id=CVE-2026-56305
CVE Program - Official CVE Program record with source-provided CVE metadata.
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CVE-2026-56305 NVD vulnerability detail
Publisher, destination, and source semantics verified
URL: https://nvd.nist.gov/vuln/detail/CVE-2026-56305
NIST National Vulnerability Database - Official NIST NVD detail page and source-specific vulnerability assessment.
Supplemental references
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Source reference
Unverified legacy reference
URL: https://github.com/Cap-go/capgo/security/advisories/GHSA-rjr5-qxqj-cx8g
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Source reference
Unverified legacy reference
URL: https://www.vulncheck.com/advisories/capgo-authentication-bypass-in-password-change-via-missing-current-password-validation
Methodology and review provenance
AI-assisted synthesis based on stored public vulnerability evidence. System validation, approval state, and publication status do not by themselves establish human review of this revision. PatchSiren helps prioritize defensive review and does not prove exposure or remediation on any system.