Is CVE-2026-38651 actively exploited?

No active exploitation of CVE-2026-38651 has been confirmed so far. Continue monitoring, as exploit status can change.

Can CVE-2026-38651 be exploited remotely?

Yes. CVE-2026-38651 is exploitable remotely over the network (CVSS attack vector: Network).

What is the CVSS score of CVE-2026-38651?

CVE-2026-38651 has a CVSS score of 8.2 (HIGH).

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HIGH

CVE-2026-38651

CWE-347Published: April 28, 2026· Updated: Apr 28, 2026

8.2

CVSS v3.1

EPSS:0.04%probability of exploitation in 30 daysPercentile:11.6th

Official Description

Authentication Bypass vulnerability exists in Netmaker versions prior to 1.5.0. The VerifyHostToken function in logic/jwts.go fails to validate the JWT signature when verifying host tokens. An attacker can forge a JWT signed with any arbitrary key and use it to impersonate any host in the network, gaining access to sensitive information

NVD Source

Technical Analysis

CVE-2026-38651 can be exploited remotely over the network without requiring physical or adjacent access, significantly expanding the attack surface for threat actors.

The vulnerability requires no privileges and no user interaction, making it a prime target for automated exploitation campaigns and worm-like propagation.

A successful exploit results in complete confidentiality breach (data exposure), with a CVSS base score of 8.2.