CVE-2026-43639

8.0 HIGH
Published: May 11, 2026 Modified: May 16, 2026
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Description

Bitwarden Server prior to v2026.4.0 contains a missing authorization vulnerability that allows a provider service user to add an arbitrary organization to their provider via `POST /providers/{providerId}/clients/existing`, resulting in takeover of the target organization; self-hosted installations are unaffected as this endpoint is restricted to Cloud via SelfHosted(NotSelfHostedOnly = true).

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CVSS v3.x Details

0.0 Low Medium High Critical 10.0
Vector String
CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:H/PR:H/UI:N/S:C/C:H/I:H/A:H

References to Advisories, Solutions, and Tools

Patch Vendor Advisory Exploit Third Party Advisory
https://github.com/bitwarden/server/pull/7372
Source: disclosure@vulncheck.com
Issue Tracking Patch
https://github.com/bitwarden/server/releases/tag/v2026.4.0
Source: disclosure@vulncheck.com
Release Notes
https://sanjokkarki.com.np/blog/bitwarden-provider-takeover
Source: disclosure@vulncheck.com
Exploit Third Party Advisory

5 reference(s) from NVD

Quick Stats

CVSS v3 Score
8.0 / 10.0
EPSS (Exploit Probability)
0.6%
44th percentile
Exploitation Status
Not in CISA KEV

Weaknesses (CWE)

Affected Vendors

bitwarden