CVE-2026-72917: AnythingLLM: Password recovery accepts one recovery code twice after whitespace normalization

Published Aug 10, 2026
·
Updated

AnythingLLM is an application that turns pieces of content into context that any LLM can use as references during chatting. From 1.0.0 to 1.15.0, AnythingLLM's unauthenticated account-recovery flow in server/utils/PasswordRecovery/index.js uses recoverAccount() to deduplicate the raw recoveryCodes values before trimming them, so one valid code submitted twice with different surrounding whitespace can satisfy the two-code check. Each normalized value can also match the same stored hash instead of consuming a distinct hash. An attacker who knows the target username and one recovery code can call POST /api/system/recover-account in multi-user mode, receive a password-reset token, and use POST /api/system/reset-password to take over the account, including an administrator account.

Affected Software

1 affected component
AnythingLLM>=1.0.0<=1.15.0

Event History

Aug 10, 2026
CVE Published
via MITRE·09:35 PM
Data Sourced
via MITRE·09:35 PM
DescriptionSeverityWeakness
Free Weekly Intel

Don't miss critical vulnerabilities

Join thousands of security professionals who receive our weekly digest of trending CVEs, zero-days, and exploited vulnerabilities.

No spam. Unsubscribe anytime.

Frequently Asked Questions

1

What is the severity of CVE-2026-72917?

CVE-2026-72917 has a severity rating of medium with a score of 5.9.

2

What is the risk associated with CVE-2026-72917?

CVE-2026-72917 has a risk rating of 35.

3

How do I fix CVE-2026-72917?

To fix CVE-2026-72917, update to AnythingLLM version 1.15.1 or later where the issue has been addressed.

4

What impact does CVE-2026-72917 have on security?

CVE-2026-72917 allows an unauthenticated user to reuse a password recovery code, potentially compromising account integrity.

5

Which versions of AnythingLLM are affected by CVE-2026-72917?

CVE-2026-72917 affects versions from 1.0.0 to 1.15.0 of AnythingLLM.

Contact

SecAlerts Pty Ltd.
132 Wickham Terrace
Fortitude Valley,
QLD 4006, Australia
info@secalerts.co
By using SecAlerts services, you agree to our services end-user license agreement. This website is safeguarded by reCAPTCHA and governed by the Google Privacy Policy and Terms of Service. All names, logos, and brands of products are owned by their respective owners, and any usage of these names, logos, and brands for identification purposes only does not imply endorsement. If you possess any content that requires removal, please get in touch with us.
© 2026 SecAlerts Pty Ltd.
ABN: 70 645 966 203, ACN: 645 966 203