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

Weakness classification (CWE)

References

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.