CVE-2026-53982

Description

Cap-go Console < 12.28.2 contains a denial-of-service vulnerability in its account deletion flow that allows an attacker to block authentication and onboarding functions by triggering account deletion while a device identifier is linked to the active session. The platform incorrectly associates the deletion state with the device identifier, causing the affected device or browser environment to be redirected to an account-disabled page for approximately 30 days, preventing any account login or registration from that device.

CVSS v3.1 Score

6.5

MEDIUM

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

EPSS — Exploit Prediction

0.0033

Probability of exploitation

0.25%

Percentile rank

EPSS estimates the probability that this vulnerability will be exploited in the wild within the next 30 days. A higher score means more likely to be exploited.

Weakness Type (CWE)

CWE-645 CWE-645

References

Other References

https://github.com/Cap-go/capgo/commit/6685e5f11adef257bf3d085e481f4d8ebcec602e https://github.com/Cap-go/capgo/security/advisories/GHSA-qmrm-qgwr-55jf https://www.vulncheck.com/advisories/capgo-console-account-deletion-dos-via-device-identifier-association

Frequently Asked Questions

What is CVE-2026-53982? +

Cap-go Console < 12.28.2 contains a denial-of-service vulnerability in its account deletion flow that allows an attacker to block authentication and onboarding functions by triggering account deletion while a device identifier is linked to the active session. The platform incorrectly associates the deletion state with the device identifier, causing the affected device or browser environment to be redirected to an account-disabled page for approximately 30 days, preventing any account login or registration from that device. It has a CVSS v3.1 base score of 6.5 (MEDIUM).

How severe is CVE-2026-53982? +

CVE-2026-53982 has a CVSS v3.1 score of 6.5 out of 10, rated MEDIUM. This is a medium-severity vulnerability that should be remediated as part of regular maintenance. The EPSS score is 0.0033, placing it in the 0th percentile for exploitation probability.

How do I check if I'm vulnerable to CVE-2026-53982? +

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