CVE-2026-67327
better-auth before 1.6.22 Account Takeover via Magic-Link Email-OTP
Description
better-auth versions >= 1.1.3 and < 1.6.22 (and pre-release versions >= 1.7.0-beta.0 and < 1.7.0-beta.10) are vulnerable to account takeover via pre-account hijacking on magic-link and email-OTP sign-in when open email/password registration is enabled. An attacker registers an account with the victim's email address and an attacker-chosen password; the account remains unverified. When the legitimate owner later signs in via the magic-link or email-OTP passwordless flow, the account is marked verified without removing the pre-existing password or revoking existing sessions, so the attacker's password remains valid, granting persistent access to the victim's account. Fixed in 1.6.22 and 1.7.0-beta.10.
INFO
Published Date :
Aug. 1, 2026, 1:17 p.m.
Last Modified :
Aug. 1, 2026, 1:17 p.m.
Remotely Exploit :
Yes !
Source :
[email protected]
Affected Products
The following products are affected by CVE-2026-67327
vulnerability.
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CVSS Scores
| Score | Version | Severity | Vector | Exploitability Score | Impact Score | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| CVSS 3.1 | HIGH | 83251b91-4cc7-4094-a5c7-464a1b83ea10 | ||||
| CVSS 3.1 | HIGH | [email protected] | ||||
| CVSS 3.1 | HIGH | MITRE-CVE | ||||
| CVSS 4.0 | HIGH | 83251b91-4cc7-4094-a5c7-464a1b83ea10 | ||||
| CVSS 4.0 | HIGH | [email protected] |
Solution
- Update better-auth to version 1.6.22 or later.
- Update better-auth to version 1.7.0-beta.10 or later.
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-2026-67327.
| URL | Resource |
|---|---|
| https://github.com/better-auth/better-auth/security/advisories/GHSA-qq9h-g4jm-xgf3 | |
| https://www.vulncheck.com/advisories/better-auth-before-account-takeover-via-magic-link-email-otp |
CWE - Common Weakness Enumeration
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weaknesses that can lead to vulnerabilities. CVE-2026-67327 is
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approaches employed by adversaries to exploit the CVE-2026-67327
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New CVE Received by [email protected]
Aug. 01, 2026
Action Type Old Value New Value Added Affected [{'vendor': 'better-auth', 'product': 'better-auth', 'versions': [{'status': 'affected', 'version': '1.1.3', 'lessThan': '1.6.22', 'versionType': 'semver'}, {'status': 'unaffected', 'version': '1.6.22', 'versionType': 'semver'}], 'packageURL': 'pkg:npm/better-auth', 'defaultStatus': 'unaffected'}, {'vendor': 'better-auth', 'product': 'better-auth', 'versions': [{'status': 'affected', 'version': '1.7.0-beta.0', 'lessThan': '1.7.0-beta.10', 'versionType': 'semver'}, {'status': 'unaffected', 'version': '1.7.0-beta.10', 'versionType': 'semver'}], 'packageURL': 'pkg:npm/better-auth', 'defaultStatus': 'unaffected'}] Added Description better-auth versions >= 1.1.3 and < 1.6.22 (and pre-release versions >= 1.7.0-beta.0 and < 1.7.0-beta.10) are vulnerable to account takeover via pre-account hijacking on magic-link and email-OTP sign-in when open email/password registration is enabled. An attacker registers an account with the victim's email address and an attacker-chosen password; the account remains unverified. When the legitimate owner later signs in via the magic-link or email-OTP passwordless flow, the account is marked verified without removing the pre-existing password or revoking existing sessions, so the attacker's password remains valid, granting persistent access to the victim's account. Fixed in 1.6.22 and 1.7.0-beta.10. Added CVSS V4.0 AV:N/AC:L/AT:N/PR:N/UI:P/VC:H/VI:H/VA:L/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:L/PR:N/UI:R/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:L Added CWE CWE-287 Added Reference https://github.com/better-auth/better-auth/security/advisories/GHSA-qq9h-g4jm-xgf3 Added Reference https://www.vulncheck.com/advisories/better-auth-before-account-takeover-via-magic-link-email-otp