CVE-2026-41588
RELATE: Timing Attack Vulnerability in course/auth.py — check_sign_in_key()
Description
RELATE is a web-based courseware package. Prior to commit 2f68e16, there is a timing attack vulnerability in course/auth.py — check_sign_in_key(). This issue has been patched via commit 2f68e16.
INFO
Published Date :
May 8, 2026, 3:16 p.m.
Last Modified :
May 12, 2026, 9:09 p.m.
Remotely Exploit :
Yes !
Source :
[email protected]
CVSS Scores
| Score | Version | Severity | Vector | Exploitability Score | Impact Score | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| CVSS 3.1 | CRITICAL | [email protected] | ||||
| CVSS 3.1 | HIGH | [email protected] |
Solution
- Apply commit 2f68e16 to course/auth.py.
- Update RELATE to the patched version.
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-2026-41588.
| URL | Resource |
|---|---|
| https://github.com/inducer/relate/commit/2f68e16cd3b96d25c188c1aa3f7e13cdb15cdaeb | Patch |
| https://github.com/inducer/relate/security/advisories/GHSA-78j7-9xr9-2728 | Vendor Advisory |
CWE - Common Weakness Enumeration
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weaknesses that can lead to vulnerabilities. CVE-2026-41588 is
associated with the following CWEs:
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Initial Analysis by [email protected]
May. 12, 2026
Action Type Old Value New Value Added CVSS V3.1 AV:N/AC:H/PR:N/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H Added CWE CWE-203 Added CPE Configuration OR *cpe:2.3:a:inducer:relate:*:*:*:*:*:*:*:* versions up to (excluding) 2026-04-17 Added Reference Type GitHub, Inc.: https://github.com/inducer/relate/commit/2f68e16cd3b96d25c188c1aa3f7e13cdb15cdaeb Types: Patch Added Reference Type GitHub, Inc.: https://github.com/inducer/relate/security/advisories/GHSA-78j7-9xr9-2728 Types: Vendor Advisory -
New CVE Received by [email protected]
May. 08, 2026
Action Type Old Value New Value Added Description RELATE is a web-based courseware package. Prior to commit 2f68e16, there is a timing attack vulnerability in course/auth.py — check_sign_in_key(). This issue has been patched via commit 2f68e16. Added CVSS V3.1 AV:N/AC:H/PR:N/UI:N/S:C/C:H/I:H/A:H Added CWE CWE-208 Added Reference https://github.com/inducer/relate/commit/2f68e16cd3b96d25c188c1aa3f7e13cdb15cdaeb Added Reference https://github.com/inducer/relate/security/advisories/GHSA-78j7-9xr9-2728