CVE-2025-71279: XenForo Passkey Security Bypass

Published Apr 1, 2026
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Updated

XenForo before 2.3.7 contains a security issue affecting Passkeys that have been added to user accounts. An attacker may be able to compromise the security of Passkey-based authentication.

Affected Software

2 affected components
XenForo Xenforo<2.3.7
XenForo Xenforo<2.3.7

Event History

Apr 1, 2026
CVE Published
via MITRE·12:30 AM
Data Sourced
via MITRE·12:30 AM
DescriptionSeverityWeakness
Data Sourced
via NVD·01:16 AM
DescriptionSeverityWeaknessAffected Software

Frequently Asked Questions

1

What is the severity of CVE-2025-71279?

CVE-2025-71279 has a high severity due to the potential for attackers to compromise Passkey-based authentication.

2

How do I fix CVE-2025-71279?

To fix CVE-2025-71279, upgrade XenForo to version 2.3.7 or later.

3

What impact does CVE-2025-71279 have on user accounts?

CVE-2025-71279 may allow attackers to bypass security measures on user accounts using Passkeys.

4

What versions of XenForo are affected by CVE-2025-71279?

CVE-2025-71279 affects all versions of XenForo prior to 2.3.7.

5

Is there a workaround for CVE-2025-71279?

There are no recommended workarounds for CVE-2025-71279; an upgrade is necessary.

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