CVE-2025-59826: flagforge Auth Bypass — Fix

Description

Flag Forge is a Capture The Flag (CTF) platform. In version 2.1.0, non-admin users can create arbitrary challenges, potentially introducing malicious, incorrect, or misleading content. This issue has been patched in version 2.2.0.

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CVSS v3.1 Score

7.6

HIGH

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

Weakness Type (CWE)

CWE-862 Missing Authorization

Affected Products

Vendor	Product	Versions
flagforge	flagforge	All

References

Advisories & Patches

https://github.com/FlagForgeCTF/flagForge/security/advisories/GHSA-q7pg-qchv-3pc5

Frequently Asked Questions

What is CVE-2025-59826? +

Flag Forge is a Capture The Flag (CTF) platform. In version 2.1.0, non-admin users can create arbitrary challenges, potentially introducing malicious, incorrect, or misleading content. This issue has been patched in version 2.2.0. It has a CVSS v3.1 base score of 7.6 (HIGH).

How severe is CVE-2025-59826? +

CVE-2025-59826 has a CVSS v3.1 score of 7.6 out of 10, rated HIGH. This is a high-severity vulnerability that should be prioritized for patching.

What products are affected by CVE-2025-59826? +

CVE-2025-59826 affects products from flagforge, specifically: flagforge. Check the affected products table above for specific version ranges.

How do I check if I'm vulnerable to CVE-2025-59826? +

You can use Secably's free Website Scanner to check your website for known vulnerabilities. For infrastructure scanning, use the Port Scanner to identify exposed services that may be affected. Check the vendor advisories linked above for specific patch and version information.

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