CVE-2026-56081
Full vulnerability record from the local CVENow database.
Description
Cap-go before 12.128.2 contains an authentication logic flaw that lets an attacker register and control an account bound to a victim's email address before that email is verified. By enabling two-factor authentication on the pre-registered account, the attacker gains control over the account claimed under the victim's identity, allowing them to read and modify its state and enforce organization-level policies, while the legitimate user is denied access to the account tied to their own email.
Severity
CRITICAL
CVSS score
9.3
(v4.0)
Vulnerability status
Deferred
Source identifier
Published
2026-06-19 22:16:18.017000
Last modified
2026-10-25 23:10:00.167000
View original CVE JSON
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"lastModified": "2026-10-25T23:10:00.167",
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