Auth bypass in Akhilrex Podgrab
CVE-2026-104058
Podgrab contains a missing authentication vulnerability in which the /ws WebSocket route is registered on the root gin engine instead of the BasicAuth-protected router group, allowing unauthenticated network clients to connect even when PASSWORD is configured. Attackers can join the allConnections set, capture PlayerExists broadcasts containing client-supplied player identifiers, and replay them in a RegisterPlayer message to hijack queue payloads intended for authenticated users, exposing episode IDs, titles, and server-side file paths while potentially disrupting legitimate playback.
Vulnerability class: Broken Authentication
Published .
CVSS v3 metric
CVSS v3 base score 5.3 (Medium). Vector: CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:N/UI:N/S:U/C:L/I:N/A:N.
EPSS exploit prediction
No EPSS score from FIRST.org yet. New CVEs usually get one within a few days; no score means no signal yet, not low risk. How EPSS works.
Affected products
Weakness classification (CWE)
References
- gist.github.com/mansurmavlankulov/022bc672583687ccb34dcf4cb31b6188 (technical-description)
- www.vulncheck.com/advisories/podgrab-missing-authentication-on-websocket-ws-end… (third-party-advisory)
Frequently asked questions
- What is CVE-2026-104058?
- CVE-2026-104058 is a medium-severity vulnerability in Akhilrex Podgrab, classified under Missing Authentication for Critical Function. CVSS score: 5.3/10. Published 2026-10-01.
- How severe is CVE-2026-104058?
- Medium severity. CVSS v3 base score is 5.3 out of 10.