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CVE-2026-71204

MEDIUM · CVSS 6.2 EPSS 0.19% Public Exploit

Source: NVD + CISA KEV + EPSS · Published 2026-08-05 · Last synced 2026-08-16

CyberRota Analysis

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The vulnerability arises from the way changedetection.io handles form data during the settings update process, allowing an attacker to disable API key enforcement by omitting the `api_access_token_enabled` field in a POST request. This oversight can lead to unauthorized access to sensitive information, including the full watch list, history, and configuration, exposing the application to potential data breaches. Organizations using changedetection.io should prioritize patching this issue to safeguard their data against unauthorized access.

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CVE
CVE-2026-71204
Severity
MEDIUM
CVSS
6.2
EPSS
0.19%

Original NVD Description

changedetection.io's /settings save handler builds an update dict from form.data['application'] and blind-merges it into the stored application settings via .update.