Is CVE-2026-44196 actively exploited?

No active exploitation of CVE-2026-44196 has been confirmed so far. Continue monitoring, as exploit status can change.

Can CVE-2026-44196 be exploited remotely?

Yes. CVE-2026-44196 is exploitable remotely over the network (CVSS attack vector: Network).

What is the CVSS score of CVE-2026-44196?

CVE-2026-44196 has a CVSS score of 9.1 (CRITICAL).

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CRITICAL

CVE-2026-44196

CWE-287Published: May 12, 2026· Updated: May 13, 2026

9.1

CVSS v3.1

EPSS:0.04%probability of exploitation in 30 daysPercentile:12.6th

Official Description

Pingvin Share X is a secure and easy self-hosted file sharing platform. From 1.14.1 to 1.16.2, a critical authentication bypass vulnerability allows an attacker who has obtained a valid username and password to skip the second-factor authentication (TOTP) requirement entirely. Although, an attacker still needs the user's password to reach this stage. This vulnerability is fixed in 1.16.3.

NVD Source

Technical Analysis

CVE-2026-44196 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), full integrity compromise (data manipulation), with a CVSS base score of 9.1.

From a weakness classification perspective (CWE-287): Authentication bypass vulnerabilities allow attackers to access protected resources without valid credentials.