CVE-2026-44332: Fiber is an Express inspired web framework written in Go
CVE-2026-44332 is a medium-severity flaw (CVSS 5.3) affecting fiber. Below: why it ranks where it does, which versions are affected, what to do, and the exact commands.
Fiber is an Express inspired web framework written in Go. Prior to 3.3.0, the default Authorizer function in the BasicAuth middleware in middleware/basicauth/config.go uses short-circuit evaluation that skips password hash comparison for non-existent usernames, enabling reliable remote username enumeration through response timing differences. This issue is fixed in version 3.3.0.
Why this priority
- Public exploit reference
- Remotely exploitable, no login, no user action
A fixed release or distro patch exists.
Risk facts
| CVSS score | 5.3 (Medium) |
| Attack vector | Network (remote) |
| Attack complexity | Low |
| Privileges needed | None |
| User interaction | None |
| EPSS exploit chance | 0.5% (top 56%) |
| CISA exploited list | No |
| Weakness | CWE-203 |
| Published | 2026-07-08 |
| Last modified | 2026-10-25 |
Last updated 2026-10-25 · Sources: CVE Program, NVD, CISA KEV, EPSS and vendor advisories · How we score
Am I affected?
Timeline
- Published CVE record published
- Updated Record last modified
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-2026-44332?
fiber: upgrade to 3.3.0. Exact commands for each OS are on this page.
Is CVE-2026-44332 being exploited?
CVE-2026-44332 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-2026-44332 affect?
CVE-2026-44332 affects fiber. Severity is medium (CVSS 5.3). Fiber is an Express inspired web framework written in Go. Prior to 3.3.0, the default Authorizer function in the BasicAuth middleware in middleware/basicauth/config.go uses short-circuit evaluation that skips password hash comparison for no
How urgent is CVE-2026-44332?
Priority 39/100. Public exploit reference; Remotely exploitable, no login, no user action
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