CVE-2026-44380: MISP: Improper access control in auth key reset allows privilege escalation to site administrator
MISP is an open source threat intelligence and sharing platform. Prior to 2.5.37, an improper access control vulnerability in the authentication key reset functionality allowed an authenticated organization administrator to reset authentication keys belonging to site administrator accounts within the same organization. Because non-site administrators were not explicitly prevented from accessing or resetting site administrator auth keys, an attacker with organization administrator privileges could potentially obtain a newly generated auth key for a higher-privileged account and use it to escalate privileges. This vulnerability is fixed in 2.5.37.
Affected Software
Remediation
Recommended actions to resolve this vulnerability, in priority order.
- Upgrade
Upgrade
MISPto a version that resolves this vulnerability.Fixed in 2.5.37
Event History
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the severity of CVE-2026-44380?
CVE-2026-44380 has been classified with a high severity due to its potential for privilege escalation.
How do I fix CVE-2026-44380?
To fix CVE-2026-44380, upgrade your MISP installation to version 2.5.37 or later.
What type of vulnerability is CVE-2026-44380?
CVE-2026-44380 is an improper access control vulnerability affecting the authentication key reset functionality.
Who is affected by CVE-2026-44380?
All authenticated users of MISP versions before 2.5.37 are affected by CVE-2026-44380.
What are the potential consequences of CVE-2026-44380?
The consequence of CVE-2026-44380 includes unauthorized privilege escalation to site administrator status.