Auth bypass in Lin-Snow Ech0

CVE-2026-79673

Ech0 before 4.4.3 protects the PUT /user endpoint with the profile:read scope, a read-only scope, but allows write operations including password changes. An attacker with an admin's profile:read access token can change the admin's password and login to obtain an unrestricted session token that bypasses all scope enforcement.

Vulnerability class: Broken Access Control

CVSS v3 metric

CVSS v3 base score 6.5 (Medium). Vector: CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:H/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:N.

Affected products

Weakness classification (CWE)

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Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2026-79673?
CVE-2026-79673 is a medium-severity vulnerability in Lin-Snow Ech0, classified under Incorrect Authorization. CVSS score: 6.5/10. Published 2026-08-25.
How severe is CVE-2026-79673?
Medium severity. CVSS v3 base score is 6.5 out of 10.