CVE-2026-116123: NocoDB signup validatePassword excessive authentication
A weakness has been identified in NocoDB up to 2026.07.0. The affected element is the function validatePassword of the file /auth/user/signup. Executing a manipulation can lead to improper restriction of excessive authentication attempts. It is possible to launch the attack remotely. This attack is characterized by high complexity. The exploitability is described as difficult. The vendor documents this as intentional. The vendor deleted the GitHub issue for this vulnerability without any explanation. Afterwards the vendor was contacted early about this disclosure via email but did not respond in any way.
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Frequently Asked Questions
Who can attempt to exploit this issue?
The attack can be launched remotely and does not require privileges or user interaction. It targets the validatePassword function used by the /auth/user/signup endpoint.
How difficult is exploitation in practice?
Exploitation is characterized as high complexity and difficult. The available data does not describe the required manipulation or any reliable exploitation conditions.
Are affected deployments limited to a particular NocoDB version?
The issue is reported to affect NocoDB up to version 2026.07.0. No fixed version or remediation release is identified in the available data.
What is the expected impact if exploitation succeeds?
The reported impact is limited disclosure of information; integrity and availability impact are not reported. The weakness concerns inadequate restriction of excessive authentication attempts during signup password validation.