Vulnerability Description
MyBooks is anebook management web server also known as Talebook. In 3.41.2 and earlier, the SignUp.post handler for POST /api/user/sign_up in webserver/handlers/user.py does not enforce the ALLOW_REGISTER configuration flag, even though the frontend hides registration controls when the flag is false. An unauthenticated remote attacker can call the endpoint directly and create a valid account on an instance whose administrator disabled public registration. The process_auth_header function in webserver/handlers/base.py also does not verify the account's active flag, so the newly created and unactivated account can authenticate immediately and access user-level API functionality. The bypass defeats the intended account-creation policy and can supply the low-privilege account required by related authorization vulnerabilities. This issue is fixed in version 3.42.0.
Related Weaknesses (CWE)
References
- https://github.com/PoxenStudio/mybooks/commit/a1780c98b00566af7da2fc099fe38500ef
- https://github.com/PoxenStudio/mybooks/releases/tag/3.42.0
- https://github.com/PoxenStudio/mybooks/security/advisories/GHSA-3q85-5vj5-qx5v
- https://github.com/PoxenStudio/mybooks/security/advisories/GHSA-3q85-5vj5-qx5v
FAQ
What is CVE-2026-45274?
CVE-2026-45274 is a documented vulnerability. MyBooks is anebook management web server also known as Talebook. In 3.41.2 and earlier, the SignUp.post handler for POST /api/user/sign_up in webserver/handlers/user.py does not enforce the ALLOW_REGI...
How severe is CVE-2026-45274?
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Is there a patch for CVE-2026-45274?
Check the references section above for vendor advisories and patch information. Review vendor security bulletins for remediation guidance.