CVE-2026-70556: Hubzilla 11.2.1 CSRF via OAuth2 /authorize Endpoint App Registration

Published Aug 6, 2026
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Updated

Hubzilla 11.2.1 contains a cross-site request forgery vulnerability in the OAuth2 /authorize endpoint handled by Zotlabs\Module\Authorize::post() that allows unauthenticated attackers to register arbitrary OAuth2 applications under an authenticated user's account by submitting a cross-origin POST request without CSRF token or Origin/Referer validation. Attackers can craft a malicious HTML form that autosubmits attacker-chosen OAuth2 parameters including clientid, clientsecret, redirecturi, and scope to silently register a persistent OAuth2 application, enabling interception of future OAuth2 authorization codes when the victim later authenticates against the attacker-controlled client.

Affected Software

1 affected component
Hubzilla Hubzilla=11.2.1

Remediation

Recommended actions to resolve this vulnerability, in priority order.

  1. Upgrade

    Upgrade Hubzilla to a version that resolves this vulnerability.

    Fixed in 11.2.1
  2. Compensating control

    Mitigate CSRF against the OAuth2 /authorize endpoint by blocking cross-origin/CSRF-style POST requests that register OAuth2 applications (e.g., restrict access via network/WAF rules to require same-site behavior and reject requests missing Origin/Referer/CSRF token).

Event History

Aug 6, 2026
CVE Published
via MITRE·12:10 PM
Data Sourced
via MITRE·12:10 PM
DescriptionSeverityWeakness
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Frequently Asked Questions

1

What is the severity of CVE-2026-70556?

The severity of CVE-2026-70556 is classified as medium with a score of 4.3.

2

How do I fix CVE-2026-70556?

To fix CVE-2026-70556, ensure that you upgrade Hubzilla to the latest version that addresses this vulnerability.

3

What type of vulnerability is CVE-2026-70556?

CVE-2026-70556 is a cross-site request forgery (CSRF) vulnerability affecting the OAuth2 /authorize endpoint.

4

Who is affected by CVE-2026-70556?

CVE-2026-70556 affects users of Hubzilla 11.2.1 who authenticate via the OAuth2 /authorize endpoint.

5

What can attackers do with CVE-2026-70556?

Attackers can exploit CVE-2026-70556 to register arbitrary OAuth2 applications under an authenticated user's account.

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