CVE-2026-44681: Authlib is a Python library which builds OAuth and OpenID Connect servers

Q: How do I fix CVE-2026-44681?

authlib: upgrade to 1.6.12. Exact commands for each OS are on this page.

Q: Is CVE-2026-44681 being exploited?

CVE-2026-44681 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-2026-44681 affect?

CVE-2026-44681 affects authlib. Severity is medium (CVSS 6.1). Authlib is a Python library which builds OAuth and OpenID Connect servers. Prior to 1.6.12 and 1.7.1, an unauthenticated open redirect in Authlib's OpenIDImplicitGrant and OpenIDHybridGrant authorization endpoint lets a remote attacker caus

Q: How urgent is CVE-2026-44681?

Priority 30/100. Public exploit reference

Routine

MEDIUM 6.1UPGRADE

CVE-2026-44681 is a medium-severity flaw (CVSS 6.1) affecting authlib. Below: why it ranks where it does, which versions are affected, what to do, and the exact commands.

Authlib is a Python library which builds OAuth and OpenID Connect servers. Prior to 1.6.12 and 1.7.1, an unauthenticated open redirect in Authlib's OpenIDImplicitGrant and OpenIDHybridGrant authorization endpoint lets a remote attacker cause the authorization server to issue an HTTP 302 to an attacker-chosen URL by submitting an authorization request that omits the openid scope. This vulnerability is fixed in 1.6.12 and 1.7.1.

Why this priority

Public exploit reference

A fixed release or distro patch exists.

Risk facts

CVSS score	6.1 (Medium)
Attack vector	Network (remote)
Attack complexity	Low
Privileges needed	None
User interaction	Required
EPSS exploit chance	0.2% (top 84%)
CISA exploited list	No
Weakness	CWE-601, CWE-863
Published	2026-05-27
Last modified	2026-06-17

Publisher (CNA): GitHub, Inc. · Vendor: authlib

Last updated 2026-06-17 · Sources: CVE Program, NVD, CISA KEV, EPSS and vendor advisories · How we score

Am I affected?

Timeline

2026-05-27 20:16 UTCPublished CVE record published
2026-06-17 10:51 UTCUpdated Record last modified

authlib authlib UPGRADE

Affected: < 1.6.12 · 1.7.0

Fixed in: 1.6.12

Safe to downgrade to: no unaffected older release

1. Check installed version

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

2. UPGRADE to 1.6.12 (Debian / Ubuntu)

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

2. UPGRADE (RHEL / Amazon Linux / Fedora)

sudo dnf upgrade authlib

Note

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

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Quick answers

How do I fix CVE-2026-44681?

authlib: upgrade to 1.6.12. Exact commands for each OS are on this page.

Is CVE-2026-44681 being exploited?

CVE-2026-44681 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-2026-44681 affect?

CVE-2026-44681 affects authlib. Severity is medium (CVSS 6.1). Authlib is a Python library which builds OAuth and OpenID Connect servers. Prior to 1.6.12 and 1.7.1, an unauthenticated open redirect in Authlib's OpenIDImplicitGrant and OpenIDHybridGrant authorization endpoint lets a remote attacker caus

How urgent is CVE-2026-44681?

Priority 30/100. Public exploit reference

Software pages

Python vulnerabilities

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References

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