CVE-2026-116214
Received Received - Intake

Authentication Bypass in MacCMS v10 via Password Reset

Publication date: 2026-10-26

Last updated on: 2026-10-26

Assigner: VulnCheck

Description
MacCMS v10 before 2026.1000.4054 contains an authentication bypass vulnerability that allows unauthenticated attackers to reset any member's password because check_msg() never compares msg_to. Attackers can request a recovery code to their own mailbox via user/findpass_msg, then submit it to user/findpass_reset with the victim's email or phone to take over the account.

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Published
2026-10-26
Last Modified
2026-10-26
Generated
2026-10-26
AI Q&A
2026-10-26
EPSS Evaluated
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NVD
CVE-2026-116214
EUVD
EUVD-2026-109806

Affected Vendors & Products

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Vendor Product Version / Range
maccmspro maccms10 0
magicblack maccms10 0

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CWE ID Description
CWE-640 The product contains a mechanism for users to recover or change their passwords without knowing the original password, but the mechanism is weak.

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Executive Summary

MacCMS v10 before 2026.1000.4054 has an authentication bypass flaw. Unauthenticated attackers can reset any member's password by exploiting a flaw in check_msg() which fails to verify msg_to. Attackers request a recovery code to their own email via user/findpass_msg, then use it to reset the victim's password via user/findpass_reset using the victim's email or phone.

Impact Analysis

This vulnerability allows attackers to take over any user account by resetting passwords. If you use MacCMS v10 before 2026.1000.4054, your account could be compromised, leading to unauthorized access to sensitive data, loss of control over your account, or potential misuse of your privileges.

Compliance Impact

This vulnerability could lead to unauthorized access to personal data, violating GDPR's data protection principles and HIPAA's security requirements. Organizations using affected MacCMS versions may face compliance breaches, legal penalties, and reputational damage due to potential data exposure.

Mitigation Strategies

Update MacCMS to version 2026.1000.4054 or later to address the authentication bypass vulnerability. Ensure no unauthorized password resets have occurred by reviewing user accounts for unexpected changes.

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