CVE-2026-119552
Uptime Kuma through 2.5.8 Race Condition Admin Creation via Setup Handler
Description
Uptime Kuma through 2.5.8 contains a race condition in the Socket.IO first-run setup handler that allows unauthenticated attackers to create an additional administrator account. Attackers can send concurrent setup requests during the bcrypt hashing window to bypass the empty user table check, then modify monitors, API keys, and enable disableAuth.
INFO
Published Date :
Oct. 30, 2026, 12:16 p.m.
Last Modified :
Oct. 30, 2026, 12:16 p.m.
Remotely Exploit :
Yes !
Source :
[email protected]
CVSS Scores
| Score | Version | Severity | Vector | Exploitability Score | Impact Score | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| CVSS 3.1 | MEDIUM | 83251b91-4cc7-4094-a5c7-464a1b83ea10 | ||||
| CVSS 3.1 | MEDIUM | MITRE-CVE | ||||
| CVSS 3.1 | MEDIUM | [email protected] | ||||
| CVSS 4.0 | MEDIUM | 83251b91-4cc7-4094-a5c7-464a1b83ea10 | ||||
| CVSS 4.0 | MEDIUM | [email protected] |
Solution
- Update Uptime Kuma to version 2.5.9 or later.
- Review and remove unauthorized administrator accounts.
- Audit monitor and API key configurations.
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New CVE Received by [email protected]
Oct. 30, 2026
Action Type Old Value New Value Added Description Uptime Kuma through 2.5.8 contains a race condition in the Socket.IO first-run setup handler that allows unauthenticated attackers to create an additional administrator account. Attackers can send concurrent setup requests during the bcrypt hashing window to bypass the empty user table check, then modify monitors, API keys, and enable disableAuth. Added CVSS V4.0 AV:N/AC:H/AT:P/PR:N/UI:N/VC:L/VI:L/VA:N/SC:N/SI:N/SA:N/E:X/CR:X/IR:X/AR:X/MAV:X/MAC:X/MAT:X/MPR:X/MUI:X/MVC:X/MVI:X/MVA:X/MSC:X/MSI:X/MSA:X/S:X/AU:X/R:X/V:X/RE:X/U:X Added CVSS V3.1 AV:N/AC:H/PR:N/UI:N/S:U/C:L/I:L/A:N Added CWE CWE-367 Added Affected New affected value received. <a href="https://github.com/CVEProject/cvelistV5/blob/main/cves/2026/119xxx/CVE-2026-119552.json">CVE-2026-119552</a> Added Reference https://abraxaslabs.tech/research/uptime-kuma-setup-toctou Added Reference https://github.com/louislam/uptime-kuma Added Reference https://github.com/louislam/uptime-kuma/blob/2.5.8/server/server.js#L705-L722 Added Reference https://www.vulncheck.com/advisories/uptime-kuma-through-2.5.8-race-condition-admin-creation-via-setup-handler