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CVE-2026-42163

9.8
Critical
EPSS 0.33%Patch availableAug 18, 2026

LTI flaw in Mahara allows unauthorized internal account access.

common questions

Is CVE-2026-42163 being exploited?

Not confirmed. CVE-2026-42163 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 0.33% probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

How severe is CVE-2026-42163?

CVE-2026-42163 is rated Critical with a CVSS score of 9.8. 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-2026-42163?

Yes. A fix has been recorded for CVE-2026-42163. The vendor advisory is the authority on the exact fixed version — apply it from there rather than from a summary.

What does CVE-2026-42163 affect?

CVE-2026-42163 affects Mahara versions prior to 25.04.5, Mahara versions prior to 26.04.0. Confirm the exact affected versions against the vendor advisory before deciding you are exposed.

What should I do about CVE-2026-42163?

Upgrade to 25.04.5 or 26.04.0+ immediately; disable LTI if you cannot patch.

Exploitation status reflects CISA's KEV catalog as we last synced it. Check the catalog directly.

executive summary
technical analysis
affected
Mahara versions prior to 25.04.5Mahara versions prior to 26.04.0
impact

Attackers can use LTI 1.1/1.3 to access or hijack internal accounts, leading to data exposure and privilege misuse.

action required

Immediate action required

how to fix
Remediation steps are tailored for users whose stack is affected. Add this technology to your stack to see the fix checklist.
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