Description
NextScan 1.1.0 through 1.2.0 contains an authentication bypass vulnerability in ns-admin that allows unauthenticated attackers to forge administrator tokens using a hardcoded JWT signing key. Attackers can sign an HS256 X-Access-Token carrying the public super administrator role ID to gain full access to user management, scan tasks and stored vulnerability results.
Metrics
CVSS 3.1 9.8/10
CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:N/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:HWeakness enumeration
Affected software
Source: the vendor's advisory (CNA). NVD analysis pending.
| Vendor | Product | Versions |
|---|---|---|
| tongcheng-security-team | NextScan | >= 1.1.0, <= 1.2.0 |
References
- https://github.com/tongcheng-security-team/NextScan/blob/v1.2.0/docker/docker-compose.yaml
- https://github.com/tongcheng-security-team/NextScan/issues/48
- https://hub.docker.com/r/lysec/ns-admin
- https://vul.yulun.ac.cn/20261107/nextscan/
- https://www.vulncheck.com/advisories/nextscan-1.1.0-through-1.2.0-hardcoded-jwt-key-authentication-bypass-in-ns-admin
Timeline
- Published
- Nov 11, 2026
- Last modified
- Nov 11, 2026
- NVD status
- Received