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CVE-2026-48611 phpBB CVE debrief

CVE-2026-48611 is a critical vulnerability with a CVSS score of 9.8. The vulnerability is caused by improper authentication checks in the OAuth implementation, which allows account hijacking even when OAuth is not configured or enabled. This leads to unauthorized access in default installations.

Vendor
phpBB
Product
Unknown
CVSS
CRITICAL 9.8
CISA KEV
Not listed in stored evidence
Original CVE published
2026-06-12
Original CVE updated
2026-06-12
Advisory published
2026-06-12
Advisory updated
2026-06-12

Who should care

Users of affected installations, particularly those using default configurations, should be aware of this vulnerability and take immediate action to mitigate the risk.

Technical summary

The vulnerability is caused by improper authentication checks in the OAuth implementation. This allows account hijacking even when OAuth is not configured or enabled, leading to unauthorized access in default installations.

Defensive priority

high

Recommended defensive actions

  • Apply patches or updates provided by the vendor as soon as possible.
  • Review and configure OAuth settings to ensure they are properly set up and secured.
  • Monitor accounts for suspicious activity and implement additional security measures if necessary.

Evidence notes

The CVE record and NVD detail provide information on the vulnerability, including its CVSS score and vector.

Sources and references

Verified primary and authoritative sources

  • CVE-2026-48611 CVE Program record

    Publisher, destination, and source semantics verified

    URL: https://www.cve.org/CVERecord?id=CVE-2026-48611

    CVE Program - Official CVE Program record with source-provided CVE metadata.

  • CVE-2026-48611 NVD vulnerability detail

    Publisher, destination, and source semantics verified

    URL: https://nvd.nist.gov/vuln/detail/CVE-2026-48611

    NIST National Vulnerability Database - Official NIST NVD detail page and source-specific vulnerability assessment.

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.