What is the CVSS score of CVE-2026-44196?

CVE-2026-44196 has a CVSS 3.1 base score of 9.1 (Critical). CVSS vector: CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:N/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:N. EPSS exploitation probability: 0.0%.

Is there a patch available for CVE-2026-44196?

Yes, a patch is available for CVE-2026-44196. Update the affected software to the latest version immediately.

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EUVD-2026-29727 CRITICAL

Improper Authentication (CWE-287)

2026-05-12 security-advisories@github.com

Authentication Bypass

9.1

CVSS 3.1 · GitHub Advisory

Severity by source

GitHub Advisory PRIMARY

9.1 CRITICAL

AV:N/AC:L/PR:N/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:N

Primary rating from GitHub Advisory · only source for this CVE.

CVSS VectorGitHub Advisory

CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:N/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:N

Attack Vector

Network

Attack Complexity

Low

Privileges Required

None

User Interaction

None

Scope

Unchanged

Confidentiality

High

Integrity

High

Availability

None

Lifecycle Timeline

Patch available

May 12, 2026 - 19:18 EUVD

CVE Published

May 12, 2026 - 18:17 nvd

CRITICAL 9.1

DescriptionGitHub Advisory

Pingvin Share X is a secure and easy self-hosted file sharing platform. From 1.14.1 to 1.16.2, a critical authentication bypass vulnerability allows an attacker who has obtained a valid username and password to skip the second-factor authentication (TOTP) requirement entirely. Although, an attacker still needs the user's password to reach this stage. This vulnerability is fixed in 1.16.3.