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CVE-2026-71205

MEDIUM · CVSS 6.5 EPSS 0.16% Public Exploit

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

CyberRota Analysis

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The vulnerability exists in changedetection.io's login mechanism, which relies on a single PBKDF2-HMAC-SHA256 hash for password verification without implementing per-IP or per-session rate limiting or account lockout features. This lack of security measures allows attackers to perform brute-force attacks, potentially gaining full administrative access to the application, including the ability to manage API tokens. Organizations using this application should prioritize addressing this vulnerability to prevent unauthorized access and potential data breaches.

Public Exploit Signal

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CVE
CVE-2026-71205
Severity
MEDIUM
CVSS
6.5
EPSS
0.16%

Original NVD Description

changedetection.io's /login route checks the submitted password against a single PBKDF2-HMAC-SHA256 hash with no per-IP or per-session rate limiting, failed-attempt counter, or lockout (no rate-limiting library is present in requirements.txt).