ToolJet: Improper Authentication
CVE-2026-126795 is a high-severity improper authentication vulnerability in ToolJet, with a CVSS 3.1 base score of 7.3 out of 10. It can be exploited remotely over the network by an unauthenticated attacker, without any action from a user. Affected ToolJet versions: 3.20.256-lts; 3.21.93-beta. The record does not name a fixed version, so check the vendor advisory. There is no confirmed exploitation so far. EPSS estimates a 0.48% chance of exploitation within 30 days, which is low compared with other CVEs.
High severity with no evidence of exploitation so far.
What to do
- Check which version of ToolJet you run against the affected versions below, and install the vendor's latest release.
- Read the advisory on github.com for workarounds and exact fixed builds.
- Until you can update, restrict network access to the affected service so it is not reachable from untrusted networks.
Affected products and versions
Version data comes from the organisation that assigned the CVE. Confirm against the vendor advisory before deciding you are unaffected.
How the severity score breaks down
- Attack vector
- NetworkCan be exploited remotely over a network, including the internet.
- Attack complexity
- LowNo special conditions are needed; the attack works reliably.
- Privileges required
- NoneNo account or login is needed.
- User interaction
- NoneNo action by a victim is required.
- Scope
- UnchangedImpact stays within the vulnerable component.
- Confidentiality
- LowSome restricted data can be read.
- Integrity
- LowLimited modification of data is possible.
- Availability
- LowPerformance or availability is reduced.
Vector: CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:N/UI:N/S:U/C:L/I:L/A:L. Scored by CNA (vuldb.com).
| Scoring system | Score | Severity | Scored by |
|---|---|---|---|
| CVSS 4.0 | 5.5 | Medium | CNA (vuldb.com) |
| CVSS 3.1 | 7.3 | High | CNA (vuldb.com) |
| CVSS 2.0 | 7.5 | High | CNA (vuldb.com) |
Official description
A vulnerability was determined in ToolJet up to 3.20.256-lts/3.21.93-beta. The impacted element is the function activateUserWithPassword of the file server/src/modules/onboarding/util.service.ts of the component Onboarding Signup Endpoint. Executing a manipulation of the argument email can lead to missing authentication. It is possible to launch the attack remotely. The exploit has been publicly disclosed and may be utilized. Upgrading to version 3.21.94-beta is sufficient to resolve this issue. This patch is called af8f17a745621ae418f1743440f63d315e8b8643. The affected component should be upgraded. The vendor was contacted early about this disclosure.
Source: the CVE record as published by its numbering authority, via NVD and CVE.org.
The underlying weakness: Improper Authentication
When an actor claims to have a given identity, the product does not prove or insufficiently proves that the claim is correct.
How developers prevent this class of flaw
- Use an authentication framework or library such as the OWASP ESAPI Authentication feature.
Timeline
- CVE record published.
References
Patches and release notes
Other references
Other vulnerabilities in ToolJet
- 9.9 Critical severity
- 9.1 Critical severity
- 7.7 High severity
- 9.6 Critical severity
- 7.7 High severity
- 8.8 High severity
Recent Improper Authentication vulnerabilities
- 7.1 High severity
- 8.1 High severity
- 7.5 High severity
- 9.8 Critical severity
- 8.2 High severity
- 9.1 Critical severity
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