CVE-2026-43911: Vaultwarden: Refresh tokens not invalidated on security stamp rotation

Published May 11, 2026
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Updated

Vaultwarden is a Bitwarden-compatible server written in Rust. Prior to 1.35.5, refresh tokens are not invalidated when the user's securitystamp is rotated by some security-sensitive operations (password change, KDF change, key rotation, email change, org admin password reset, emergency access takeover). This allows an attacker holding a previously obtained refresh token to maintain session access even after the user has taken action to secure their account. This vulnerability is fixed in 1.35.5.

Affected Software

2 affected components
Vaultwarden Vaultwarden<1.35.5
Dani-garcia Vaultwarden<1.35.5

Event History

May 11, 2026
CVE Published
via MITRE·09:54 PM
Data Sourced
via MITRE·09:54 PM
DescriptionSeverityWeakness
Data Sourced
via NVD·11:20 PM
DescriptionSeverityWeaknessAffected Software

Frequently Asked Questions

1

What is the severity of CVE-2026-43911?

CVE-2026-43911 is classified as a medium severity vulnerability due to the potential for unauthorized access stemming from improperly managed refresh tokens.

2

How do I fix CVE-2026-43911?

To fix CVE-2026-43911, upgrade Vaultwarden to version 1.35.5 or later to ensure refresh tokens are invalidated upon security stamp rotation.

3

What impact does CVE-2026-43911 have on my system?

CVE-2026-43911 allows an attacker to retain access with potentially stale refresh tokens after critical security changes, increasing the risk of unauthorized access.

4

Who is affected by CVE-2026-43911?

CVE-2026-43911 affects all users of Vaultwarden versions prior to 1.35.5 who rely on refresh tokens for authentication.

5

What version of Vaultwarden should I upgrade to in response to CVE-2026-43911?

You should upgrade to Vaultwarden version 1.35.5 or newer to mitigate the risks associated with CVE-2026-43911.

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