CVE-2026-44196 — CRITICAL (9.1)

Vulnerability Description

Pingvin Share X is a secure and easy self-hosted file sharing platform. From 1.14.1 to 1.16.2, a critical authentication bypass vulnerability allows an attacker who has obtained a valid username and password to skip the second-factor authentication (TOTP) requirement entirely. Although, an attacker still needs the user's password to reach this stage. This vulnerability is fixed in 1.16.3.

CVSS Score

9.1

CRITICAL

CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:N/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:N

Attack Vector

NETWORK

Attack Complexity

LOW

Privileges Required

NONE

User Interaction

NONE

Scope

UNCHANGED

Confidentiality

HIGH

Integrity

HIGH

Availability

NONE

Related Weaknesses (CWE)

CWE-287 CWE-697

References

https://github.com/smp46/pingvin-share-x/security/advisories/GHSA-j679-vp39-qwqq

FAQ

What is CVE-2026-44196?

CVE-2026-44196 is a vulnerability with a CVSS score of 9.1 (CRITICAL). Pingvin Share X is a secure and easy self-hosted file sharing platform. From 1.14.1 to 1.16.2, a critical authentication bypass vulnerability allows an attacker who has obtained a valid username and p...

How severe is CVE-2026-44196?

CVE-2026-44196 has been rated CRITICAL with a CVSS base score of 9.1/10. This is considered a critical vulnerability requiring immediate attention.

Is there a patch for CVE-2026-44196?

Check the references section above for vendor advisories and patch information. Review vendor security bulletins for remediation guidance.