CVE-2026-78885
Received Received - Intake

BaseFortify

Publication date: 2026-08-25

Last updated on: 2026-08-25

Assigner: VulDB

Description
A vulnerability was identified in liketrek TREK up to 3.0.22. The impacted element is the function findOrCreateUser of the file server/src/services/oidcService.ts of the component OIDC Service. Such manipulation leads to improper authentication. It is possible to launch the attack remotely. The attack requires a high level of complexity. The exploitability is regarded as difficult. Upgrading to version 3.1.0 is sufficient to resolve this issue. Upgrading the affected component is advised.

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Published
2026-08-25
Last Modified
2026-08-25
Generated
2026-08-25
AI Q&A
2026-08-25
EPSS Evaluated
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NVD
CVE-2026-78885
EUVD
EUVD-2026-65473

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Vendor Product Version / Range
liketrek trek to 3.0.22 (inc)
liketrek trek 3.1.0

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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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Executive Summary

This vulnerability is an improper authentication issue in the liketrek TREK software up to version 3.0.22. It exists in the findOrCreateUser function of the OIDC Service component. The flaw allows remote attackers to manipulate authentication processes with high complexity, making exploitation difficult.

Detection Guidance

To detect CVE-2026-78885, check if your TREK instance is running version 3.0.22 or earlier. Verify the OIDC authentication flow for improper email verification handling. Inspect server logs for failed login attempts with oidc_error=email_not_verified. Ensure email_verified claims are properly validated in your IdP configuration.

Impact Analysis

An attacker could exploit this to bypass authentication mechanisms, potentially gaining unauthorized access to sensitive data or functions. The impact includes potential data breaches, unauthorized system access, or privilege escalation, depending on the system's configuration.

Compliance Impact

This vulnerability could lead to non-compliance with GDPR, HIPAA, or other regulations by enabling unauthorized access to personal or health data. Organizations may face legal penalties, reputational damage, and increased scrutiny for failing to protect sensitive information.

Mitigation Strategies

Upgrade the liketrek TREK component to version 3.1.0 or later to resolve the improper authentication issue in the OIDC Service.

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