Auth bypass in Goauthentik Authentik
CVE-2026-25922
authentik is an open-source identity provider. Prior to 2025.8.6, 2025.10.4, and 2025.12.4, when using a SAML Source that has the option Verify Assertion Signature under Verification Certificate enabled and not Verify Response Signature, o…
Vulnerability class: Broken Authentication
EPSS: 0.002 (13.4th percentile) — read the EPSS interpretation.
CVSS v3 metric
CVSS v3 base score 8.8 (High). Vector: CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:L/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H.
Affected products
- Goauthentik Authentik — versions < 2025.8.6, >= 2025.10.0-rc1, < 2025.10.4, >= 2025.10.0-rc1, < 2025.12.4
Weakness classification (CWE)
References
- security-advisories@github.com (x_refsource_CONFIRM, Mitigation, Vendor Advisory)
- security-advisories@github.com (Product, x_refsource_MISC, Release Notes)
- security-advisories@github.com (Product, x_refsource_MISC, Release Notes)
- security-advisories@github.com (Product, x_refsource_MISC, Release Notes)
Frequently asked questions
- What is CVE-2026-25922?
- CVE-2026-25922 is a high-severity vulnerability in Goauthentik Authentik, classified under Improper Authentication. CVSS score: 8.8/10. Published 2026-02-12.
- How severe is CVE-2026-25922?
- High severity. CVSS v3 base score is 8.8 out of 10.