Vulnerability Description
Ech0 before 4.7.3 contains an authentication bypass vulnerability in the PUT /api/echo/like/:id endpoint that allows unauthenticated attackers to increment engagement metrics without identity verification or rate limiting. Attackers can send repeated requests to arbitrarily inflate the fav_count field for any known echo identifier, compromising the integrity of engagement metrics and social ranking systems.
CVSS Score
MEDIUM
Related Weaknesses (CWE)
References
- https://github.com/lin-snow/Ech0/security/advisories/GHSA-rgj7-vg8v-j4wr
- https://www.vulncheck.com/advisories/ech0-before-unauthenticated-like-endpoint-m
FAQ
What is CVE-2026-79668?
CVE-2026-79668 is a vulnerability with a CVSS score of 5.3 (MEDIUM). Ech0 before 4.7.3 contains an authentication bypass vulnerability in the PUT /api/echo/like/:id endpoint that allows unauthenticated attackers to increment engagement metrics without identity verifica...
How severe is CVE-2026-79668?
CVE-2026-79668 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-2026-79668?
Check the references section above for vendor advisories and patch information. Review vendor security bulletins for remediation guidance.