CVE-2026-42849

Summary

authentik is an open-source identity provider. Prior to versions 2025.12.5 and 2026.2.3, due to the implementation of stages in the SFE (Simple Flow Executor) in order to make the interface more compatible with legacy browsers, it was possible to use an XSS exploit in the AutosubmitStage. This issue has been patched in versions 2025.12.5 and 2026.2.3.

Affected Software

VendorProductVersion RangeStatus
goauthentikauthentik< 2025.12.5affected
goauthentikauthentik< 2026.2.3affected

Weaknesses

  • CWE-79: CWE-79: Improper Neutralization of Input During Web Page Generation ('Cross-site Scripting')

ADP Enrichment

CISA ADP Vulnrichment

  • SSVC:
  • Exploitation: none
    • Automatable: no
    • Technical Impact: partial

References