Critical severity9.3NVD Advisory· Published Jun 2, 2026· Updated Jun 4, 2026
CVE-2026-42849
CVE-2026-42849
Description
authentik is an open-source identity provider. Prior to versions 2025.12.5 and 2026.2.3, due to the implementation of stages in the SFE (Simple Flow Executor) in order to make the interface more compatible with legacy browsers, it was possible to use an XSS exploit in the AutosubmitStage. This issue has been patched in versions 2025.12.5 and 2026.2.3.
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References
1- github.com/goauthentik/authentik/security/advisories/GHSA-pgff-5mx8-fqj3nvdVendor Advisory
News mentions
1- Authentik Identity Provider: Six Vulnerabilities Disclosed TogetherVypr Intelligence · Jun 2, 2026