Missing Authentication for Critical Function Affecting automad/automad package, versions >=2.0.0-alpha.1, <2.0.0-beta.28
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- published31 May 2026
- disclosed27 May 2026
- creditlorenzocamilli
Introduced: 27 May 2026
NewCVE-2026-45332 (opens in a new tab)How to fix?
Upgrade automad/automad to version 2.0.0-beta.28 or higher.
Overview
Affected versions of this package are vulnerable to Missing Authentication for Critical Function via the /_api/user-collection/create-first-user endpoint, which remains publicly accessible after initial setup. An attacker can obtain bcrypt password hashes of all administrator accounts and TOTP secrets by sending a single unauthenticated POST request. This allows for offline brute-force or dictionary attacks against administrator credentials and, in certain versions, bypassing two-factor authentication. The response also discloses the absolute filesystem path to the configuration directory.