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HIGHCVE-2026-40043Published Modified CNA VulnCheck

CVE-2026-40043: Pachno 1.0.6 Authentication Bypass via runSwitchUser()

Pachno 1.0.6 contains an authentication bypass vulnerability in the runSwitchUser() action that allows authenticated low-privilege users to escalate privileges by manipulating the original_username cookie. Attackers can set the client-controlled original_username cookie to any value and request a switch to user ID 1 to obtain session tokens or password hashes belonging to administrator accounts.

Metrics

CVSS v4.0
7.1
Severity
HIGH
Fixed in
Affected Products
1
Affected packages
  • pancho / Pachno
    1.0.6
CVSS Vector
CVSS:4.0/AV:N/AC:L/AT:N/PR:L/UI:N/VC:H/VI:N/VA:N/SC:N/SI:N/SA:N