CVE-2026-43640

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

Bitwarden Server prior to v2026.4.1 does not require master-password re-authentication when retrieving or rotating an organization's SCIM API key, allowing an authenticated user with SCIM management privileges to obtain the key using only a valid session.

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CVSS v3.x Details

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

References to Advisories, Solutions, and Tools

Patch Vendor Advisory Exploit Third Party Advisory
https://github.com/bitwarden/server/commit/eb251d9bf80724c87b187661783b9354d1784083
Source: disclosure@vulncheck.com
Patch
https://github.com/bitwarden/server/pull/7403
Source: disclosure@vulncheck.com
Issue Tracking Patch
https://github.com/bitwarden/server/releases/tag/v2026.4.1
Source: disclosure@vulncheck.com
Release Notes
https://sanjokkarki.com.np/blog/bitwarden-scim-key-bypass
Source: disclosure@vulncheck.com
Exploit Third Party Advisory
https://www.vulncheck.com/advisories/bitwarden-server-authentication-bypass-via-scim-api-key
Source: disclosure@vulncheck.com
Third Party Advisory

5 reference(s) from NVD

Quick Stats

CVSS v3 Score
8.1 / 10.0
EPSS (Exploit Probability)
0.5%
39th percentile
Exploitation Status
Not in CISA KEV

Weaknesses (CWE)

CWE-303

Affected Vendors

bitwarden

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