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CVE-2026-45074NVD status: Analyzed

symfony: Authentication Bypass by Spoofing

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CVE-2026-45074 is a high-severity authentication bypass by spoofing vulnerability in symfony, with a CVSS 3.1 base score of 8.1 out of 10. It can be exploited remotely over the network by an unauthenticated attacker, but only if a user takes part, for example by opening a link or file. Affected symfony versions: >= 7.1.0-BETA1, < 7.4.12; >= 8.0.0-BETA1, < 8.0.12. The record does not name a fixed version, so check the vendor advisory. There is no confirmed exploitation so far. EPSS estimates a 0.49% chance of exploitation within 30 days, which is low compared with other CVEs.

Next patch cycle

High severity with no evidence of exploitation so far.

What to do

  1. Check which version of symfony you run against the affected versions below, and install the vendor's latest release.
  2. Read the advisory on github.com for workarounds and exact fixed builds.
  3. Until you can update, restrict network access to the affected service so it is not reachable from untrusted networks.
  4. Because the attack needs a user to take part, warn users about unexpected links and files related to this product until it is patched.

Affected products and versions

VendorProductAffected versionsFixed in
Symfonysymfony>= 7.1.0-BETA1, < 7.4.12; >= 8.0.0-BETA1, < 8.0.12Not stated
Symfonysecurity-http>= 7.1.0-BETA1, < 7.4.12; >= 8.0.0-BETA1, < 8.0.12Not stated

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
RequiredA user must take an action such as opening a file or link.
Scope
UnchangedImpact stays within the vulnerable component.
Confidentiality
HighAll data handled by the component can be read.
Integrity
HighData or code can be modified at will.
Availability
NoneAvailability is not affected.

Vector: CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:N/UI:R/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:N. Scored by NVD.

Scoring systemScoreSeverityScored by
CVSS 4.07.6HighCNA (github.com)
CVSS 3.18.1HighNVD

Official description

Symfony is a PHP framework for web and console applications and a set of reusable PHP components. From 7.1.0 until 7.4.12 and 8.0.12, Cas2Handler builds the CAS service parameter from Request::getSchemeAndHttpHost(), which reflects an attacker-controlled Host header when framework.trusted_hosts is not configured; an attacker controlling another application registered with the same CAS server can replay a victim ticket against the Symfony application and authenticate as the victim. This issue is fixed in versions 7.4.12 and 8.0.12.

Source: the CVE record as published by its numbering authority, via NVD and CVE.org.

The underlying weakness: Authentication Bypass by Spoofing

This attack-focused weakness is caused by incorrectly implemented authentication schemes that are subject to spoofing attacks.

More Authentication Bypass by Spoofing vulnerabilities (CWE-290)

Timeline

  1. CVE record published.
  2. CISA published its SSVC assessment (exploitation: none, automatable: no, technical impact: total).
  3. Record last changed materially (score, affected products, status or references).

References

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