CVE-2026-40582 Details
Description
ChurchCRM is an open-source church management system. In versions prior to 7.2.0, the /api/public/user/login endpoint validates only the username and password before returning the user's API key, bypassing the normal authentication flow that enforces account lockout and two-factor authentication checks. An attacker with knowledge of a user's password can obtain API access even when the account is locked or has 2FA enabled, granting direct access to all protected API endpoints with that user's privileges. This issue has been fixed in version 7.2.0. Note: this issue had a duplicate, GHSA-472m-p3gf-46xp, which has been closed.
An authentication bypass vulnerability has been identified in ChurchCRM versions prior to 7.2.0. The issue resides in the public login API endpoint, which only validates usernames and passwords before issuing an API key. This process bypasses essential authentication measures such as account lockout and two-factor authentication (2FA) checks. Consequently, an attacker aware of a user's password can gain API access, even if the account is locked or 2FA is enabled, thereby accessing all protected API endpoints with the user's privileges.
Users can upgrade to ChurchCRM version 7.2.0 or later, where this vulnerability has been fixed.
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Assessed Apr 18, 2026CISA-ADP
Assessed Apr 20, 2026References to Advisories, Solutions, and Tools
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| URL | Source(s) | Tag(s) |
|---|---|---|
| https://github.com/ChurchCRM/CRM/commit/214694eb83778e1f5e52b3dfa2a99d0e965c1850 | [email protected] | Source CodeVendor |
| https://github.com/ChurchCRM/CRM/pull/8607 | [email protected] | Issue TrackingVendor |
| https://github.com/ChurchCRM/CRM/security/advisories/GHSA-8cwr-x83m-mh9x | [email protected] | AdvisoryExploitRemedyVendor |
Weakness Enumeration
| CWE-ID | CWE Name | Source |
|---|---|---|
| CWE-288 | Authentication Bypass Using an Alternate Path or Channel | [email protected] |
| CWE-305 | Authentication Bypass by Primary Weakness | [email protected] |
Affected Products
| Product | Versions |
|---|---|
| ChurchCRM | <= 7.1.2 (semver) |
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Change History
3 change records found show changes
| Date | Action | Recorded By |
|---|---|---|
| Jun 17, 2026 | CVE Modified | [email protected] |
| Jun 17, 2026 | CVE Modified | CISA-ADP |
| Apr 18, 2026 | New CVE Received | [email protected] |