CVE-2026-52723
- Published18 Aug 2026
Description
ePA 3.x Integration implements the authorization workflow and writes Medical Information Objects to Germany's electronic patient record. Prior to 1.3.0, ePA 3.x Integration performs VAU server certificate validation in app/vau/VAUProtokoll.py without anchoring the signed_vau_server_pub_keys and AUT_VAU_CertData certificate path to independent trusted material. A network-positioned attacker between the DiGA backend and the ePA system can intercept the VAU handshake, supply attacker-controlled certificate and key material, and satisfy the circular trust relationship. Because TLS certificate verification is also disabled in affected versions, no independent server-authentication layer prevents the attack. The attacker can impersonate the VAU server, control the negotiated session keys, and read or modify all encrypted VAU traffic. This issue is fixed in version 1.3.0.
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/fbeta-GmbH/ePA3-Service-OpenSource/commit/197c8c7fc41675f19c7f448696a2bc63fab9db5b
- https://github.com/fbeta-GmbH/ePA3-Service-OpenSource/pull/12
- https://github.com/fbeta-GmbH/ePA3-Service-OpenSource/releases/tag/1.3.0
- https://github.com/fbeta-GmbH/ePA3-Service-OpenSource/security/advisories/GHSA-q2jw-6c4w-86jc
- https://www.machinespirits.de/advisory/a1da93
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Frequently asked
Is CVE-2026-52723 being actively exploited?
CVE-2026-52723 is not in the CISA KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit probability is 0.38%.
How severe is CVE-2026-52723?
CVE-2026-52723 has a CVSS 3.1 base score of 9.1, rated critical. EPSS estimates a 0.38% probability of exploitation.
How do I fix CVE-2026-52723?
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.