Description
Padloc 4.0.0 before 4.3.1 contains an authentication bypass vulnerability in the legacy retrieveMFAToken handler that never counts wrong email verification codes toward the attempt limit. Unauthenticated attackers knowing a victim's email can brute force the 6-digit code to obtain verification tokens usable in signup, login and account recovery flows.
Metrics
CVSS 3.1 4.8/10
CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:H/PR:N/UI:N/S:U/C:L/I:L/A:NWeakness enumeration
Affected software
| Vendor | Product | Versions |
|---|---|---|
| padloc | padloc | >= 4.0.0, < 4.3.1 |
References
- https://github.com/padloc/padloc/blob/v4.3.0/packages/core/src/v3-compat.ts#L191-L210
- https://github.com/padloc/padloc/commit/26f292515fe623826070454872f9cee08b756544
- https://github.com/padloc/padloc/security/advisories/GHSA-3mq5-m2qg-fqhq
- https://www.vulncheck.com/advisories/padloc-4.0.0-before-4.3.1-email-mfa-code-brute-force-via-retrievemfatoken
Timeline
- Published
- Nov 11, 2026
- Last modified
- Nov 12, 2026
- NVD status
- Deferred