Vulnerability Description
Runtipi is a personal homeserver orchestrator. Prior to 4.8.0, an unauthenticated attacker can reset the operator (admin) password when a password-reset request is active, resulting in full account takeover. The endpoint POST /api/auth/reset-password is exposed without authentication/authorization checks. During the 15-minute reset window, any remote user can set a new operator password and log in as admin. This vulnerability is fixed in 4.8.0.
CVSS Score
HIGH
Affected Products
| Vendor | Product | Versions |
|---|---|---|
| Runtipi | Runtipi | < 4.8.0 |
Related Weaknesses (CWE)
References
- https://github.com/runtipi/runtipi/security/advisories/GHSA-96fm-whrc-cwg3ExploitVendor Advisory
FAQ
What is CVE-2026-31881?
CVE-2026-31881 is a vulnerability with a CVSS score of 7.7 (HIGH). Runtipi is a personal homeserver orchestrator. Prior to 4.8.0, an unauthenticated attacker can reset the operator (admin) password when a password-reset request is active, resulting in full account ta...
How severe is CVE-2026-31881?
CVE-2026-31881 has been rated HIGH with a CVSS base score of 7.7/10. Review the CVSS metrics above for detailed severity breakdown.
Is there a patch for CVE-2026-31881?
Check the references section above for vendor advisories and patch information. Affected products include: Runtipi Runtipi.