CVE-2026-19906

pkp pkp-lib API Key Generation APIProfileForm.php setData entropy

LOW
3.7
CVSS Score
Published: August 15, 2026 at 07:00 PM UTC
Updated: August 20, 2026 at 01:05 PM UTC
1 product affected across 1 vendorPkp Web Application Library

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Severity
LOW3.7
Exploit prediction
EPSS 0.5%
SSVC
No known exploit

Description

A weakness has been identified in pkp pkp-lib 3.3.0/3.4.0/3.5.0. This vulnerability affects the function setData of the file classes/user/form/APIProfileForm.php of the component API Key Generation. Executing a manipulation of the argument apiKey can lead to insufficient entropy. The attack may be performed from remote. This attack is characterized by high complexity. It is stated that the exploitability is difficult. This patch is called 529b5df878e571ccc727647f7748eafc1466b041. It is best practice to apply a patch to resolve this issue.

Affected

Our own answer: ranges merged, affected separated from platform-only, with confidence and review flags.

Remediation

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References (7)

VDB EntryTechnical Description
Source: cverecord
https://vuldb.com/vuln/390119
SignaturePermissions Required
Source: cverecord
https://vuldb.com/vuln/390119/cti
Third Party Advisory
Source: cverecord
https://vuldb.com/cve/CVE-2026-19906
Third Party Advisory
Source: cverecord
https://vuldb.com/submit/870828
Issue Tracking
Source: cverecord
https://github.com/pkp/pkp-lib/issues/12951
Product
Source: cverecord
https://github.com/pkp/pkp-lib/

SSVC — Action Prioritization

SSVCNo known exploitNot automatablePartial impact

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CVSS

3.7LOWVulDB
Vector?

Quick Info

StatusDEFERRED
CWE
CWE-331CWE-330

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