Vulnerability Description
SerpBear before 3.1.1 contains a missing authentication vulnerability in pages/api/notify.ts that allows remote unauthenticated attackers to trigger notification emails because verifyUser() is never called. Attackers can repeatedly POST to /api/notify, optionally with a domain parameter, to exhaust SMTP rate limits, trigger provider abuse flags and flood recipients.
CVSS Score
MEDIUM
Related Weaknesses (CWE)
References
- https://github.com/towfiqi/serpbear
- https://github.com/towfiqi/serpbear/blob/v3.1.0/pages/api/notify.ts#L16-L21
- https://github.com/towfiqi/serpbear/commit/12dc0a4bd91f06de2dab96f797c495942f7ef
- https://github.com/towfiqi/serpbear/issues/359
- https://github.com/towfiqi/serpbear/releases/tag/v3.1.1
- https://www.vulncheck.com/advisories/serpbear-before-3.1.1-missing-authenticatio
FAQ
What is CVE-2026-119705?
CVE-2026-119705 is a vulnerability with a CVSS score of 5.3 (MEDIUM). SerpBear before 3.1.1 contains a missing authentication vulnerability in pages/api/notify.ts that allows remote unauthenticated attackers to trigger notification emails because verifyUser() is never c...
How severe is CVE-2026-119705?
CVE-2026-119705 has been rated MEDIUM with a CVSS base score of 5.3/10. Review the CVSS metrics above for detailed severity breakdown.
Is there a patch for CVE-2026-119705?
Check the references section above for vendor advisories and patch information. Review vendor security bulletins for remediation guidance.