pkp pkp-lib 3.3.0/3.4.0/3.5.0 API Key Generation APIProfileForm.php setData apiKey entropy

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Summaryinfo

A vulnerability identified as problematic has been detected in pkp pkp-lib 3.3.0/3.4.0/3.5.0. This issue affects the function setData of the file classes/user/form/APIProfileForm.php of the component API Key Generation. The manipulation of the argument apiKey leads to entropy. This vulnerability is traded as CVE-2026-19906. It is possible to initiate the attack remotely. There is no exploit available. It is recommended to apply a patch to fix this issue.

Detailsinfo

A vulnerability was found in pkp pkp-lib 3.3.0/3.4.0/3.5.0 and classified as problematic. This issue affects the function setData of the file classes/user/form/APIProfileForm.php of the component API Key Generation. The manipulation of the argument apiKey with an unknown input leads to a entropy vulnerability. Using CWE to declare the problem leads to CWE-331. The product uses an algorithm or scheme that produces insufficient entropy, leaving patterns or clusters of values that are more likely to occur than others. Impacted is confidentiality.

It is possible to read the advisory at github.com. The identification of this vulnerability is CVE-2026-19906. The exploitation is known to be difficult. The attack may be initiated remotely. No form of authentication is needed for a successful exploitation. Technical details of the vulnerability are known, but there is no available exploit. The attack technique deployed by this issue is T1600.001 according to MITRE ATT&CK.

By approaching the search of inurl:classes/user/form/APIProfileForm.php it is possible to find vulnerable targets with Google Hacking.

Applying the patch 529b5df878e571ccc727647f7748eafc1466b041 is able to eliminate this problem. The bugfix is ready for download at github.com.

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VulDB Meta Base Score: 3.7
VulDB Meta Temp Score: 3.6

VulDB Base Score: 3.7
VulDB Temp Score: 3.6
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Exploitinginfo

Class: Entropy
CWE: CWE-331 / CWE-330 / CWE-310
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Physical: No
Local: No
Remote: Yes

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Status: Not defined
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Threat Intelligenceinfo

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Recommended: Patch
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Patch: 529b5df878e571ccc727647f7748eafc1466b041

Timelineinfo

08/14/2026 Advisory disclosed
08/14/2026 +0 days VulDB entry created
08/14/2026 +0 days VulDB entry last update

Sourcesinfo

Product: github.com

Advisory: 12951
Status: Confirmed

CVE: CVE-2026-19906 (🔒)
GCVE (CVE): GCVE-0-2026-19906
GCVE (VulDB): GCVE-100-390119

Entryinfo

Created: 08/14/2026 21:53
Changes: 08/14/2026 21:53 (59)
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Submitter: Razielx64
Cache ID: 216::103

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Accepted

  • Submit #870828: Public Knowledge Project ojs, pkp-lib 3.5.0 Predictable API Key Generation (by Razielx64)

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