CVE-2026-38651
Auth bypass in Netmaker <1.5.0 lets forging host JWTs to impersonate any host.
Is CVE-2026-38651 being exploited?
Not confirmed. CVE-2026-38651 does not appear in CISA's Known Exploited Vulnerabilities catalog, which records only exploitation that has been observed and reported publicly. That is evidence of absence of a report, not evidence the flaw is unattacked. EPSS currently estimates a 0.30% probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
How severe is CVE-2026-38651?
CVE-2026-38651 is rated High with a CVSS score of 8.2. Severity describes how bad exploitation would be, not how likely it is: pair it with exploitation evidence before deciding what to patch first.
Is there a patch for CVE-2026-38651?
Yes. A fix has been recorded for CVE-2026-38651. The vendor advisory is the authority on the exact fixed version — apply it from there rather than from a summary.
What does CVE-2026-38651 affect?
CVE-2026-38651 affects Netmaker < 1.5.0. Confirm the exact affected versions against the vendor advisory before deciding you are exposed.
What should I do about CVE-2026-38651?
Upgrade to Netmaker 1.5.0+
Exploitation status reflects CISA's KEV catalog as we last synced it. Check the catalog directly.
Impersonate any host and access sensitive info by forging JWTs.
Immediate action required