authentik vulnerabilities: known CVEs & security history
authentik · Identity · 6 tracked CVEs · 0 actively exploited · updated August 2026 · what is a CVE? →
This is the full list of known vulnerabilities (CVEs) across all authentik release lines — 6 in total. A CVE here doesn't mean your version is affected — check authentik's current status and the safe version to run.
Known authentik CVEs
Actively-exploited and most-severe first. Open any CVE for full details.
| CVE | Severity | CVSS | EPSS | Year |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| CVE-2026-49448 | critical | 9.8 | 0% | 2026 |
| CVE-2026-42849 | critical | 9.3 | 0% | 2026 |
| CVE-2026-49443 | high | 8.8 | 0% | 2026 |
| CVE-2026-47201 | high | 8.5 | 0% | 2026 |
| CVE-2026-41577 | high | 7.5 | 0% | 2026 |
| CVE-2026-41569 | medium | 6.1 | 0% | 2026 |
Is my authentik version affected?
The list above spans every release. To know whether your version is affected — and the minimum safe version to upgrade to — check it directly.
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authentik vulnerabilities — frequently asked
How many known vulnerabilities does authentik have?
IsItPatched tracks 6 CVEs for authentik. 2 are critical-severity and 3 high-severity. These span every release line — what matters is whether the version you run is affected.
Does authentik have any actively-exploited vulnerabilities?
None of authentik's tracked CVEs are currently in CISA's KEV catalog — but new ones can be added at any time, so keep your version current.
What is the most severe authentik vulnerability?
Among tracked issues, CVE-2026-49448 (CRITICAL, CVSS 9.8) ranks highest — a Improper authentication weakness.
Is authentik safe to use?
It depends on the version. The latest supported authentik release (2026.5.5) clears the known issues; older versions may still be affected. Check the exact version you run for a verdict.
CVE data aggregated from NVD, CISA KEV and EPSS (FIRST.org). Related: authentik security status · authentik end-of-life · actively-exploited CVEs. Always verify against authentik's advisories — see our disclaimer.