PatchTheCVECVE-2026-77172: App passwords were allowed to bypass password confirmation on sensitive endpoints.
CVE-2026-77172 is a medium-severity flaw (CVSS 5.3) affecting affected software. Below: why it ranks where it does, which versions are affected, what to do, and the exact commands.
App passwords were allowed to bypass password confirmation on sensitive endpoints.
Why this priority
- No elevated risk signals yet
No fix is published yet: follow the downgrade or mitigation steps.
Risk facts
| CVSS score | 5.3 (Medium) |
| Attack vector | Network (remote) |
| Attack complexity | High |
| Privileges needed | Low |
| User interaction | None |
| EPSS exploit chance | n/a |
| CISA exploited list | No |
| Weakness | CWE-269 |
| Published | 2026-10-27 |
| Last modified | 2026-10-27 |
Last updated 2026-10-27 · Sources: CVE Program, NVD, CISA KEV, EPSS and vendor advisories · How we score
Timeline
- Published CVE record published
- Updated Record last modified
Advisories and coverage
Research and news
- Vulners Bulletins: CVE-2026-77172 2026-10-27
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-2026-77172?
No fixed release is listed yet. Watch the vendor advisory and apply any mitigation shown on this page.
Is CVE-2026-77172 being exploited?
CVE-2026-77172 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-2026-77172 affect?
CVE-2026-77172 affects affected software. Severity is medium (CVSS 5.3). App passwords were allowed to bypass password confirmation on sensitive endpoints.
How urgent is CVE-2026-77172?
Priority 19/100. No elevated risk signals yet.