CVE-2026-67327

better-auth versions >= 1.1.3 and < 1.6.22 (and pre-release versions >= 1.7.0-beta.0 and < 1.7.0-beta.10) are vulnerable to account takeover via pre-account hijacking on magic-link and email-OTP sign-in when open email/password registration is enabled. An attacker registers an account with the victim's email address and an attacker-chosen password; the account remains unverified. When the legitimate owner later signs in via the magic-link or email-OTP passwordless flow, the account is marked verified without removing the pre-existing password or revoking existing sessions, so the attacker's password remains valid, granting persistent access to the victim's account. Fixed in 1.6.22 and 1.7.0-beta.10.

CVSS v3 8.3 HIGH

8.3^/10

CVSS v3 : HIGH

Vector :

Exploitability : 2.8 / Impact : 5.5

Attack Vector NETWORK

Attack Complexity LOW

Privileges Required NONE

User Interaction REQUIRED

Confidentiality Impact HIGH

Integrity Impact HIGH

Availability Impact LOW

Scope UNCHANGED

References

Link	Resource
https://github.com/better-auth/better-auth/security/advisories/GHSA-qq9h-g4jm-xgf3
https://www.vulncheck.com/advisories/better-auth-before-account-takeover-via-magic-link-email-otp

Configurations

No configuration.

History

01 Aug 2026, 13:17

Type	Values Removed	Values Added
New CVE

Information

Published : 2026-08-01 13:17

Updated : 2026-08-01 13:17

NVD link : CVE-2026-67327

Mitre link : CVE-2026-67327

CVE.ORG link : CVE-2026-67327

JSON object : View

Products Affected

No product.

CWE

CWE-287

Improper Authentication

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