Vulnerability in Sync-In Server
CVE-2026-58272
Sync-in Server is an open-source platform for file storage, sharing, collaboration, and syncing. Versions prior to 2.4.1 contain an observable timing discrepancy in the login endpoint because authentication attempts for nonexistent accounts return without performing the bcrypt comparison used for existing accounts. An unauthenticated attacker can measure response times to enumerate valid usernames or email addresses, facilitating credential-stuffing, password-spraying, and phishing attacks. Version 2.4.1 contains a patch.
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.
Affected products
- Sync-in Server — versions < 2.4.1
Weakness classification (CWE)
References
- security-advisories@github.com (x_refsource_CONFIRM)
Frequently asked questions
- What is CVE-2026-58272?
- CVE-2026-58272 is a medium-severity vulnerability in Sync-In Server, classified under CWE-208. CVSS score: 5.3/10. Published 2026-09-21.
- How severe is CVE-2026-58272?
- Medium severity. CVSS v3 base score is 5.3 out of 10.