CVE-2026-4404
Use of hard coded credentials in GoHarbor Harbor
Description
Use of hard coded credentials in GoHarbor Harbor version 2.15.0 and below, allows attackers to use the default password and gain access to the web UI.
INFO
Published Date :
March 23, 2026, 3:16 p.m.
Last Modified :
March 24, 2026, 4:16 p.m.
Remotely Exploit :
Yes !
Source :
[email protected]
CVSS Scores
| Score | Version | Severity | Vector | Exploitability Score | Impact Score | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| CVSS 3.1 | CRITICAL | 134c704f-9b21-4f2e-91b3-4a467353bcc0 |
Solution
- Update GoHarbor to version 2.15.1 or later.
- Change default credentials immediately after updating.
- Remove or disable unused default accounts.
Public PoC/Exploit Available at Github
CVE-2026-4404 has a 1 public
PoC/Exploit available at Github.
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We scan GitHub repositories to detect new proof-of-concept exploits. Following list is a collection of public exploits and proof-of-concepts, which have been published on GitHub (sorted by the most recently updated).
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The following list is the news that have been mention
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Critical 9.4 CVSS Flaw Exposes Harbor Registries to Total Hijack
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The following table lists the changes that have been made to the
CVE-2026-4404 vulnerability over time.
Vulnerability history details can be useful for understanding the evolution of a vulnerability, and for identifying the most recent changes that may impact the vulnerability's severity, exploitability, or other characteristics.
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CVE Modified by af854a3a-2127-422b-91ae-364da2661108
Mar. 24, 2026
Action Type Old Value New Value Added Reference https://www.kb.cert.org/vuls/id/577436 -
CVE Modified by 134c704f-9b21-4f2e-91b3-4a467353bcc0
Mar. 23, 2026
Action Type Old Value New Value Added CVSS V3.1 AV:N/AC:L/PR:N/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:L Added CWE CWE-798 Added CWE CWE-1393 -
New CVE Received by [email protected]
Mar. 23, 2026
Action Type Old Value New Value Added Description Use of hard coded credentials in GoHarbor Harbor version 2.15.0 and below, allows attackers to use the default password and gain access to the web UI. Added Reference https://cwe.mitre.org/data/definitions/1393.html Added Reference https://github.com/goharbor/harbor/issues/1937 Added Reference https://github.com/goharbor/harbor/pull/22751 Added Reference https://goharbor.io/docs/1.10/install-config/run-installer-script/#:~:text=If%20you%20did%20not%20change%20them%20in%20harbor.yml,%20the%20default%20administrator%20username%20and%20password%20are%20admin%20and%20Harbor12345