CVE-2026-43640: Bitwarden Server prior to v2026.4.1 does not require master-password re-authentication when retrieving or rota

Q: How do I fix CVE-2026-43640?

server: upgrade to 2026.4.1. Exact commands for each OS are on this page.

Q: Is CVE-2026-43640 being exploited?

CVE-2026-43640 is not on the CISA Known Exploited Vulnerabilities list at the time of the last update. Check again, as this can change.

Q: What does CVE-2026-43640 affect?

CVE-2026-43640 affects server. Severity is high (CVSS 8.1). Bitwarden Server prior to v2026.4.1 does not require master-password re-authentication when retrieving or rotating an organization's SCIM API key, allowing an authenticated user with SCIM management privileges to obtain the key using only a

Q: How urgent is CVE-2026-43640?

Priority 44/100. High severity; Public exploit reference

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HIGH 8.1UPGRADE

CVE-2026-43640 is a high-severity flaw (CVSS 8.1) affecting server. Below: why it ranks where it does, which versions are affected, what to do, and the exact commands.

Bitwarden Server prior to v2026.4.1 does not require master-password re-authentication when retrieving or rotating an organization's SCIM API key, allowing an authenticated user with SCIM management privileges to obtain the key using only a valid session.

Why this priority

High severity
Public exploit reference

A fixed release or distro patch exists.

Risk facts

CVSS score	8.1 (High)
Attack vector	Network (remote)
Attack complexity	Low
Privileges needed	Low
User interaction	None
EPSS exploit chance	0.5% (top 57%)
CISA exploited list	No
Weakness	CWE-303
Published	2026-05-11
Last modified	2026-10-26

Publisher (CNA): VulnCheck · Vendor: bitwarden

Last updated 2026-10-26 · Sources: CVE Program, NVD, CISA KEV, EPSS and vendor advisories · How we score

Am I affected?

Timeline

2026-05-11 18:16 UTCPublished CVE record published
2026-10-26 18:10 UTCUpdated Record last modified

bitwarden server UPGRADE

Affected: < 2026.4.1

Fixed in: 2026.4.1

Safe to downgrade to: no unaffected older release

1. Check installed version

apt-cache policy server || rpm -q server || server --version

2. UPGRADE to 2026.4.1 (Debian / Ubuntu)

sudo apt update && sudo apt install --only-upgrade server

2. UPGRADE (RHEL / Amazon Linux / Fedora)

sudo dnf upgrade server

Note

Distros often backport fixes without changing the version number. Confirm with the distro advisory or changelog.

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Scores and fixes here are computed automatically from those and other public sources. Confirm with the vendor advisory before changing production systems.

Quick answers

How do I fix CVE-2026-43640?

server: upgrade to 2026.4.1. Exact commands for each OS are on this page.

Is CVE-2026-43640 being exploited?

CVE-2026-43640 is not on the CISA Known Exploited Vulnerabilities list at the time of the last update. Check again, as this can change.

What does CVE-2026-43640 affect?

CVE-2026-43640 affects server. Severity is high (CVSS 8.1). Bitwarden Server prior to v2026.4.1 does not require master-password re-authentication when retrieving or rotating an organization's SCIM API key, allowing an authenticated user with SCIM management privileges to obtain the key using only a

How urgent is CVE-2026-43640?

Priority 44/100. High severity; Public exploit reference

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