CVE-2026-38651: High severity Netmaker netmaker vulnerability

Published Apr 28, 2026
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Updated

Authentication Bypass vulnerability exists in Netmaker versions prior to 1.5.0. The VerifyHostToken function in logic/jwts.go fails to validate the JWT signature when verifying host tokens. An attacker can forge a JWT signed with any arbitrary key and use it to impersonate any host in the network, gaining access to sensitive information

Affected Software

2 affected components
Netmaker netmaker<1.5.0
Netmaker netmaker<1.5.0

Event History

Apr 28, 2026
CVE Published
via MITRE·12:00 AM
Data Sourced
via MITRE·12:00 AM
Description
Data Sourced
via NVD·04:16 PM
RemedyDescriptionSeverityWeaknessAffected Software

Frequently Asked Questions

1

What is the severity of CVE-2026-38651?

CVE-2026-38651 has a high severity rating of 8.2 according to the CVSS 3.1 metrics.

2

What is CVE-2026-38651?

CVE-2026-38651 is an authentication bypass vulnerability in Netmaker versions prior to 1.5.0 that allows attackers to impersonate any host with a forged JWT.

3

How do I fix CVE-2026-38651?

To fix CVE-2026-38651, update Netmaker to version 1.5.0 or later, as a patch is available.

4

What can attackers do with CVE-2026-38651?

Attackers can exploit CVE-2026-38651 to forge a JWT and impersonate any host in the network, potentially compromising the entire system.

5

Which versions of Netmaker are affected by CVE-2026-38651?

CVE-2026-38651 affects all versions of Netmaker prior to 1.5.0.

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