Vulnerability Description
Authorization Bypass in the emergency recovery approval component in Ente Technologies Ente Museum Server allows an authenticated attacker configured as a victim's emergency contact to bypass the configured recovery waiting period and take over the victim's account via a crafted `approve-recovery` API request.
CVSS Score
MEDIUM
References
- https://github.com/ente/ente/tree/v2.0.34
- https://vokecyber.com/blog/cve-2026-16751-ente-emergency-recovery-bypass
- https://vokecyber.com/research/cve-2026-16751-ente-emergency-recovery-bypass
FAQ
What is CVE-2026-16751?
CVE-2026-16751 is a vulnerability with a CVSS score of 6.5 (MEDIUM). Authorization Bypass in the emergency recovery approval component in Ente Technologies Ente Museum Server allows an authenticated attacker configured as a victim's emergency contact to bypass the conf...
How severe is CVE-2026-16751?
CVE-2026-16751 has been rated MEDIUM with a CVSS base score of 6.5/10. Review the CVSS metrics above for detailed severity breakdown.
Is there a patch for CVE-2026-16751?
Check the references section above for vendor advisories and patch information. Review vendor security bulletins for remediation guidance.