CVE-2026-108860
BotSharp hard-coded credentials
- Published11 Oct 2026
Description
BotSharp through 5.2.0 contains an authentication bypass vulnerability that allows unauthenticated remote attackers to forge bearer tokens using the hard-coded Jwt:Key in WebStarter appsettings.json. Attackers can sign tokens with the committed HMAC secret and fixed botsharp issuer and audience to impersonate any known user, including administrators, on Authorize-protected API routes.
CVSS 3.1 breakdown
CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:N/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:NRemediation
No fixed version is recorded in the NVD data. Check the vendor advisory for the latest guidance.
References
- https://github.com/SciSharp/BotSharp
- https://github.com/SciSharp/BotSharp/blob/a11ee0317cab5c619df1cb5d0c4fc39d1b6e30b4/src/Infrastructure/BotSharp.OpenAPI/BotSharpOpenApiExtensions.cs#L46-L57
- https://github.com/SciSharp/BotSharp/blob/a11ee0317cab5c619df1cb5d0c4fc39d1b6e30b4/src/WebStarter/appsettings.json#L16-L20
- https://hackmd.io/@1ExmmukzRMWN7B4gQ4W-4Q/scisharp-botsharp-public-jwt-signing-key
- https://www.vulncheck.com/advisories/botsharp-through-5.2.0-authentication-bypass-via-hard-coded-jwt-signing-key
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Frequently asked
Is CVE-2026-108860 being actively exploited?
CVE-2026-108860 is not in the CISA KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit probability is 0.48%.
How severe is CVE-2026-108860?
CVE-2026-108860 has a CVSS 3.1 base score of 9.1, rated critical. EPSS estimates a 0.48% probability of exploitation.
How do I fix CVE-2026-108860?
Apply the vendor's patch or advisory guidance, then verify no affected versions remain across your devices.
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Data from the NVD, CISA KEV catalog and FIRST EPSS. CVSS 3.1 base score shown where available.