CVE-2026-19965: automad Password Reset Endpoint UserController.php requestPasswordResetToken response discrepancy

Published Aug 17, 2026
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Updated

A vulnerability was determined in automad up to 2.0.0-beta.32. This vulnerability affects the function requestPasswordResetToken of the file automad/src/server/Controllers/API/UserController.php of the component Password Reset Endpoint. This manipulation of the argument name-or-email causes observable response discrepancy. The attack can be initiated remotely. The attack's complexity is rated as high. It is stated that the exploitability is difficult. The exploit has been publicly disclosed and may be utilized. Upgrading to version 2.0.0-beta.33 is able to resolve this issue. Patch name: eac0b05dafdb0ddf8b9139dad8929aaba86568ca. You should upgrade the affected component.

Affected Software

1 affected component
Automad Password Reset Endpoint<=2.0.0-beta.32

Remediation

Recommended actions to resolve this vulnerability, in priority order.

  1. Upgrade

    Upgrade automad (Password Reset Endpoint - UserController.php requestPasswordResetToken) to a version that resolves this vulnerability.

    Fixed in 2.0.0-beta.33Patch eac0b05dafdb0ddf8b9139dad8929aaba86568ca

Event History

Aug 17, 2026
CVE Published
via MITRE·12:00 AM
Data Sourced
via MITRE·12:00 AM
DescriptionSeverityWeakness
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Frequently Asked Questions

1

What is the severity of CVE-2026-19965?

The severity of CVE-2026-19965 is low, rated at 3.7.

2

How does CVE-2026-19965 affect the Automad Password Reset Endpoint?

CVE-2026-19965 affects the requestPasswordResetToken function, leading to a response discrepancy when manipulating the argument name-or-email.

3

How can I mitigate CVE-2026-19965?

To mitigate CVE-2026-19965, it is recommended to update Automad to a version higher than 2.0.0-beta.32.

4

What components are impacted by CVE-2026-19965?

CVE-2026-19965 impacts the Password Reset Endpoint component in Automad.

5

What versions of Automad are vulnerable to CVE-2026-19965?

Automad versions up to 2.0.0-beta.32 are vulnerable to CVE-2026-19965.

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