CVE-2026-23933
Hardcoded session key in Zabbix 7.4
Description
In Zabbix 7.4 the cryptographic key used for signing Frontend sessions has been erroneously written to the database seed. Currently the only known exploitation scenario is for deployments that utilize both - SAML authentication and guest users. In such cases the key can be used to forge valid session cookies, potentially leading to unauthorized access. For other Zabbix deployments this does not have a known impact.
INFO
Published Date :
Aug. 18, 2026, 1:17 p.m.
Last Modified :
Aug. 19, 2026, 4:16 a.m.
Remotely Exploit :
No
Source :
[email protected]
CVSS Scores
| Score | Version | Severity | Vector | Exploitability Score | Impact Score | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| CVSS | 134c704f-9b21-4f2e-91b3-4a467353bcc0 | |||||
| CVSS 4.0 | HIGH | 72de3e22-0555-4a0d-ae81-9249e0f0a1e8 | ||||
| CVSS 4.0 | HIGH | [email protected] |
Solution
- Update Zabbix to the latest version.
- Remove guest users if SAML is enabled.
- Review authentication configurations.
References to Advisories, Solutions, and Tools
Here, you will find a curated list of external links that provide in-depth
information, practical solutions, and valuable tools related to
CVE-2026-23933.
| URL | Resource |
|---|---|
| https://support.zabbix.com/browse/ZBX-28071 |
CWE - Common Weakness Enumeration
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CVE Modified by 134c704f-9b21-4f2e-91b3-4a467353bcc0
Aug. 19, 2026
Action Type Old Value New Value Changed SSVC {'id': 'CVE-2026-23933', 'role': 'CISA Coordinator', 'options': [{'exploitation': 'none'}, {'automatable': 'no'}, {'technicalImpact': 'total'}], 'version': '2.0.3', 'timestamp': '2026-08-18T12:51:56.090986Z'} {'id': 'CVE-2026-23933', 'role': 'CISA Coordinator', 'options': [{'exploitation': 'none'}, {'automatable': 'no'}, {'technicalImpact': 'total'}], 'version': '2.0.3', 'timestamp': '2026-08-18T00:00:00+00:00'} -
CVE Modified by 134c704f-9b21-4f2e-91b3-4a467353bcc0
Aug. 18, 2026
Action Type Old Value New Value Added SSVC {'id': 'CVE-2026-23933', 'role': 'CISA Coordinator', 'options': [{'exploitation': 'none'}, {'automatable': 'no'}, {'technicalImpact': 'total'}], 'version': '2.0.3', 'timestamp': '2026-08-18T12:51:56.090986Z'} -
New CVE Received by [email protected]
Aug. 18, 2026
Action Type Old Value New Value Added Affected [{'repo': 'https://git.zabbix.com/', 'vendor': 'Zabbix', 'modules': ['Frontend', 'Server'], 'product': 'Zabbix', 'versions': [{'status': 'affected', 'changes': [{'at': '7.4.11', 'status': 'unaffected'}], 'version': '7.4.0', 'versionType': 'git', 'lessThanOrEqual': '7.4.10'}], 'defaultStatus': 'unknown'}] Added Description In Zabbix 7.4 the cryptographic key used for signing Frontend sessions has been erroneously written to the database seed. Currently the only known exploitation scenario is for deployments that utilize both - SAML authentication and guest users. In such cases the key can be used to forge valid session cookies, potentially leading to unauthorized access. For other Zabbix deployments this does not have a known impact. Added CVSS V4.0 AV:A/AC:L/AT:P/PR:N/UI:N/VC:H/VI:H/VA:H/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 CWE CWE-259 Added Reference https://support.zabbix.com/browse/ZBX-28071