CVE-2026-40043
MEDIUMPachno 1.0.6 Authentication Bypass via runSwitchUser()
Title source: cnaDescription
Pachno 1.0.6 contains an authentication bypass vulnerability in the runSwitchUser() action that allows authenticated low-privilege users to escalate privileges by manipulating the original_username cookie. Attackers can set the client-controlled original_username cookie to any value and request a switch to user ID 1 to obtain session tokens or password hashes belonging to administrator accounts.
Scores
CVSS v3
6.5
EPSS
0.0007
EPSS Percentile
22.2%
Attack Vector
NETWORK
CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:L/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:N/A:N
CISA SSVC
Vulnrichment
Exploitation
poc
Automatable
no
Technical Impact
partial
Details
CWE
CWE-639
Status
published
Products (1)
pancho/Pachno
1.0.6
Published
Apr 13, 2026
Tracked Since
Apr 14, 2026