CVE-2026-44058
Authentication Bypass in Netatalk via Admin User
Publication date: 2026-05-21
Last updated on: 2026-05-21
Assigner: securin
Description
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Affected Vendors & Products
| Vendor | Product | Version / Range |
|---|---|---|
| netatalk | netatalk | 4.5.0 |
| netatalk | netatalk | From 2.2.2 (inc) to 4.4.2 (inc) |
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Exploitability
| CWE ID | Description |
|---|---|
| CWE-287 | When an actor claims to have a given identity, the product does not prove or insufficiently proves that the claim is correct. |
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AI Powered Q&A
Can you explain this vulnerability to me?
This vulnerability exists in Netatalk versions 2.2.2 through 4.4.2 and involves an authentication bypass via the admin authentication user. This means that an attacker could potentially bypass the normal authentication process to gain administrative access.
How can this vulnerability impact me? :
Exploitation of this vulnerability can lead to an attacker gaining unauthorized administrative access to the affected system. This can result in full control over the system, including the ability to read, modify, or delete sensitive data, disrupt services, or further compromise the network.
What immediate steps should I take to mitigate this vulnerability?
The vulnerability in Netatalk versions 2.2.2 through 4.4.2 allows authentication bypass via the admin auth user.
To mitigate this vulnerability, upgrade Netatalk to version 4.5.0 or later where the issue is fixed.