Auth bypass in Polarlearn
CVE-2026-39322
PolarLearn is a free and open-source learning program. In 0-PRERELEASE-15 and earlier, POST /api/v1/auth/sign-in creates a valid session for banned accounts before verifying the supplied password. That session is then accepted across authenticated /api routes, enabling account data access and authenticated actions as the banned user.
Vulnerability class: Broken Authentication
EPSS: 0.002 (15.2th 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
- Polarlearn
- Polarnl Polarlearn — versions <= v0-PRERELEASE-15
Weakness classification (CWE)
References
- security-advisories@github.com (x_refsource_CONFIRM, Vendor Advisory)
Frequently asked questions
- What is CVE-2026-39322?
- CVE-2026-39322 is a high-severity vulnerability in Polarlearn, classified under Improper Authentication. CVSS score: 8.8/10. Published 2026-04-07.
- How severe is CVE-2026-39322?
- High severity. CVSS v3 base score is 8.8 out of 10.