CVE-2026-48558
Confirmed PUBLISHEDSimpleHelp Authentication Bypass via Missing OIDC JWT Signature Verification
Recommended Action
Prioritize remediation. Validate affected assets and apply vendor fixes on an accelerated timeline.
At a Glance
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.
- CVE Published
- Jun 12, 2026
- Exploitation Reported
- Jun 29, 2026
- CVSS
- 9.5 Critical
- EPSS
- 1.2%
Affected Versions
| Vendor | Product | Version | Status |
|---|---|---|---|
| SimpleHelp |
SimpleHelp
|
5.5.0 to < 5.5.16 |
Affected |
| SimpleHelp |
SimpleHelp
|
6.0 to < 6.0 RC2 |
Affected |
CVE References
- Vendor Advisory — simple-help.com simple-help.com · Vendor Advisory https://simple-help.com/security/simplehelp-security-update-2026-05
- Exploit — horizon3.ai horizon3.ai · Exploit https://horizon3.ai/attack-research/disclosures/cve-2026-48558-simple...
- Release Notes — simple-help.com simple-help.com · Release Notes https://simple-help.com/release-news
Recommended Actions
- Prioritize remediation. Validate affected assets and apply vendor fixes on an accelerated timeline.
- Check enrichment artifacts for scanner coverage and available PoCs before rolling remediation validation.
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Known Exploited Vulnerability Sources
Catalogues that list this CVE as a known exploited vulnerability.
Per-source evidence links for KEV attestations are available through the KEVIntel Pro API.
Learn about Pro API access| Source | Added |
|---|---|
| CISA First | 2026-06-29 00:00 UTC |
| BleepingComputer | 2026-06-29 14:20 UTC |
| CVE | 2026-06-29 20:20 UTC |
| All CISA Advisories | 2026-06-29 21:20 UTC |
| TheHackerNews | 2026-06-30 12:20 UTC |
No detection artifacts or sensor request patterns are available for this CVE yet.
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Virtual Patch
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CVSS Scores
CVSS:4.0/AV:N/AC:L/AT:P/PR:N/UI:N/VC:H/VI:H/VA:H/SC:H/SI:H/SA:H
CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:N/UI:N/S:C/C:H/I:H/A:H
Exploitation Status
Exploited in the wild
Recorded 2026-06-29 14:20:22 UTC · BleepingComputer
Proof of concept available
Recorded 2026-07-02 16:11:50 UTC · GitHub
Weaknesses (CWE)
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Improper Verification of Cryptographic Signature
Recent Mentions
TheHackerNews · Jun 30, 2026
An unknown threat actor has been observed exploiting a recently disclosed maximum-severity security flaw in SimpleHelp to deliver two previously unreported malware families, TaskWeaver and Djinn Stealer. The intrusion involves the exploitation of CVE-2026-48558 (CVSS score: 10.0), a critical authentication bypass vulnerability impacting the OpenID Connect (OIDC) flow that an unauthenticated
Dark Reading · Jun 29, 2026
The infostealer was delivered via CVE-2026-48558, a critical authentication bypass vulnerability in SimpleHelp, targeting credentials linking development and admin environments to wider enterprise systems.
BleepingComputer · Jun 29, 2026
Hackers are exploiting a recently disclosed critical vulnerability (CVE-2026-48558) in SimpleHelp to deploy Djinn Stealer, a previously undocumented cross-platform information stealer targeting Windows, macOS, and Linux. [...]
All CISA Advisories · Jun 29, 2026
CISA has added one new vulnerability to its Known Exploited Vulnerabilities (KEV) Catalog, based on evidence of active exploitation. CVE-2026-48558 SimpleHelp Authentication Bypass Vulnerability This type of vulnerability is a frequent attack vector for malicious cyber actors and poses significant risks to the federal enterprise. Binding Operational Directive (BOD) 26-04: Prioritizing Security Updates Based on Risk establishes vulnerability management requirements for Federal Civilian Executive Branch (FCEB) agencies. BOD 26-04 reinforces the importance of the KEV Catalog and requires federal agencies to prioritize rapid remediation of high-risk vulnerabilities, specifically those identified by Common Vulnerabilities and Exposures (CVEs) listed in CISA’s KEV Catalog on publicly exposed assets that grant total control of the asset post-exploitation, while deferring action for lower-risk vulnerabilities. BOD 26-04 further establishes basic expectations for when agencies must check whether threat actors compromised the system before the patch was applied. While BOD 26-04 applies only to FCEB agencies, CISA encourages all organizations to adopt risk-based vulnerability management and prioritize remediation of KEV Catalog vulnerabilities. CISA will continue to add vulnerabilities to the catalog that meet the specified criteria. Aware of an exploited vulnerability not currently listed in the KEV Catalog? Submit it for potential addition through CISA’s KEV Nomination Form. Potential KEV additions must have a CVE ID, evidence of exploitation, and clear mitigation guidance.
Horizon3.ai Attack Research · Jun 12, 2026
Horizon3.ai details indicators of compromise, affected configurations, and mitigation guidance for CVE-2026-48558, a SimpleHelp OIDC authentication bypass vulnerability.
Potential Proof of Concepts
These PoCs are unverified and could contain malware. Use at your own risk.
github · Created 2026-07-02 16:11:50 UTC · 1 stars
SimpleHelp OIDC Authentication Bypass PoC
Timeline
Key exploitation, disclosure, scanner coverage, and KEV attestation events for this CVE.
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16:11 UTC 17 days ago16:11 UTC · 17 days ago
Public PoC available
Public proof-of-concept code published
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12:20 UTC 19 days ago12:20 UTC · 19 days ago
KEV confirmed by TheHackerNews
Exploitation attested by an external source
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21:20 UTC 20 days ago21:20 UTC · 20 days ago
KEV confirmed by All CISA Advisories
Exploitation attested by an external source
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20:20 UTC 20 days ago20:20 UTC · 20 days ago
KEV confirmed by CVE
Exploitation attested by an external source
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14:20 UTC 20 days ago14:20 UTC · 20 days ago
KEV confirmed by BleepingComputer
Exploitation attested by an external source
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00:00 UTC 21 days ago00:00 UTC · 21 days ago
Added to CISA KEV
Listed in the CISA Known Exploited Vulnerabilities catalog
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17:07 UTC about 1 month ago17:07 UTC · about 1 month ago
CVE published
Vulnerability disclosed publicly
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18:34 UTC about 2 months ago18:34 UTC · about 2 months ago
CVE ID reserved
Identifier reserved by the CNA
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