Gematik app-Authenticator up to 4.15.x verification of source

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Summaryinfo

A vulnerability identified as critical has been detected in Gematik app-Authenticator up to 4.15.x. This impacts an unknown function. This manipulation causes verification of source. This vulnerability is registered as CVE-2026-33875. Remote exploitation of the attack is possible. No exploit is available. You should upgrade the affected component.

Detailsinfo

A vulnerability has been found in Gematik app-Authenticator up to 4.15.x and classified as critical. Affected by this vulnerability is some unknown functionality. The manipulation with an unknown input leads to a verification of source vulnerability. The CWE definition for the vulnerability is CWE-940. The product establishes a communication channel to handle an incoming request that has been initiated by an actor, but it does not properly verify that the request is coming from the expected origin. As an impact it is known to affect confidentiality, integrity, and availability. The summary by CVE is:

Gematik Authenticator securely authenticates users for login to digital health applications. Versions prior to 4.16.0 are vulnerable to authentication flow hijacking, potentially allowing attackers to authenticate with the identities of victim users who click on a malicious deep link. Update Gematik Authenticator to version 4.16.0 or greater to receive a patch. There are no known workarounds.

It is possible to read the advisory at github.com. This vulnerability is known as CVE-2026-33875 since 03/24/2026. The exploitation appears to be easy. The attack can be launched remotely. The exploitation doesn't need any form of authentication. It demands that the victim is doing some kind of user interaction. The technical details are unknown and an exploit is not publicly available.

Upgrading to version 4.16.0 eliminates this vulnerability.

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VulDB Meta Base Score: 7.8
VulDB Meta Temp Score: 7.6

VulDB Base Score: 6.3
VulDB Temp Score: 6.0
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CNA Base Score: 9.3
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Exploitinginfo

Class: Verification of source
CWE: CWE-940
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Physical: No
Local: No
Remote: Yes

Availability: 🔒
Status: Not defined

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Threat Intelligenceinfo

Interest: 🔍
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Countermeasuresinfo

Recommended: Upgrade
Status: 🔍

0-Day Time: 🔒

Upgrade: app-Authenticator 4.16.0

Timelineinfo

03/24/2026 CVE reserved
03/27/2026 +3 days Advisory disclosed
03/27/2026 +0 days VulDB entry created
03/27/2026 +0 days VulDB entry last update

Sourcesinfo

Product: github.com

Advisory: GHSA-qg87-cf56-2rmr
Status: Confirmed

CVE: CVE-2026-33875 (🔒)
GCVE (CVE): GCVE-0-2026-33875
GCVE (VulDB): GCVE-100-354055

Entryinfo

Created: 03/27/2026 23:51
Changes: 03/27/2026 23:51 (63)
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Cache ID: 216:8AB:103

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