Description
Cockpit CMS 2.14.1 contains an observable timing discrepancy vulnerability that allows unauthenticated attackers to enumerate accounts due to an incomplete timing fix in /auth/check. Attackers can post login attempts and measure response times, since existing accounts incur two bcrypt operations versus one, revealing valid usernames and email addresses.
Affected products
| Vendor | Product | Affected | Fixed |
|---|---|---|---|
| cockpit-hq | cockpit | 2.14.1 – ≤ 2.14.1 | — |
References
- GitHub Issue #328 issue-tracking
- Vulnerable code in Controller/Auth.php technical-description
- Vulnerable code in Helper/Auth.php technical-description
- Incomplete fix for CVE-2026-82449 related patch
- https://github.com/Cockpit-HQ/Cockpit product
- VulnCheck Advisory: Cockpit CMS 2.14.1 Account Enumeration via Timing Discrepancy in /auth/check third-party-advisory