CVE-2026-48558
SimpleHelp Authentication Bypass Vulnerability
SimpleHelp versions 5.5.15 and prior and 6.0 pre-release versions contain an authentication bypass vulnerability in the OIDC authentication flow. When OIDC authentication is configured, identity tokens submitted during login are accepted without verifying their cryptographic signature. In a vulnerable configuration, a remote, unauthenticated attacker can submit a forged token containing arbitrary identity claims to obtain a fully authenticated technician session. In some configurations, this may also allow bypass of multi-factor authentication. No user interaction is required.
Apply mitigations in accordance with vendor instructions, ensuring compliance with CISA’s BOD 26-04 Prioritizing Security Updates Based on Risk (see URL in Notes) guidance and CISA’s “Forensics Triage Requirements” (see URL in Notes). Follow applicable BOD 26-04 guidance for cloud services or discontinue use of the product if mitigations are unavailable. Stakeholders are responsible for evaluating each asset's internet exposure and ensuring adherence to BOD 26-04 patching guidelines. Deadline for federal agencies: 2026-07-02.
11 articles across 8 outlets · first covered Jun 13, 2026 · latest Jul 6, 2026
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Weekly Threat Intelligence: The July 2026 Breachessecurityonline.info · Jul 6, 2026
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Claude Code Telemetry Rollback: Anthropic Responds to Backdoor Allegationssecurityonline.info · Jul 1, 2026
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U.S. CISA adds SimpleHelp flaw to its Known Exploited Vulnerabilities catalogsecurityaffairs.com · Jun 30, 2026
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Critical SimpleHelp Vulnerability Exploited For Malware Deliverywww.infosecurity-magazine.com · Jun 30, 2026
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Attackers Exploit SimpleHelp CVE-2026-48558 to Deploy TaskWeaver and Djinn Stealerthehackernews.com · Jun 30, 2026
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SimpleHelp auth bypass lets hackers deploy Djinn Stealersocradar.io · Jun 30, 2026
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CVE-2026-48558 SimpleHelp flaw lets attackers deploy malwarewww.securityweek.com · Jun 30, 2026
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SimpleHelp Authentication Bypass Exploited in the Wild to Deploy TaskWeaver and Djinn Stealersecurityonline.info · Jun 30, 2026
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SimpleHelp Auth Bypass Flaw (CVE‑2026‑48558) Grants Tech Accesscisa.gov · Jun 29, 2026
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Djinn malware exploits SimpleHelp flaw to steal AI credentialswww.darkreading.com · Jun 29, 2026
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SimpleHelp bug lets attackers bypass login and take admin controlsecurityonline.info · Jun 13, 2026