CVE-2026-41259 Details
Description
Mastodon is a free, open-source social network server based on ActivityPub. Prior to v4.5.9, v4.4.16, and v4.3.22, Mastodon allows restricting new user sign-up based on e-mail domain names, and performs basic validation on e-mail addresses, but fails to restrict characters that are interpreted differently by some mailing servers. This vulnerability is fixed in v4.5.9, v4.4.16, and v4.3.22.
A vulnerability in Mastodon prior to versions 4.5.9, 4.4.16, and 4.3.22 allows users to bypass email domain restrictions during sign-up. While Mastodon performs basic email validation and allows domain-based sign-up restrictions, it fails to adequately filter special characters that some mailing servers interpret differently. This oversight could enable attackers to manipulate email addresses and circumvent domain blocks or allow-lists.
Users can upgrade to Mastodon versions 4.5.9, 4.4.16, or 4.3.22 to address this vulnerability.
Metrics
CVSS 4.0 Severity and Vector Strings:
CVSS 3.x Severity and Vector Strings:
No data available for CVSS Version 2.0 on this CVE.
CISA-ADP
Assessed Apr 23, 2026References to Advisories, Solutions, and Tools
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| URL | Source(s) | Tag(s) |
|---|---|---|
| https://github.com/mastodon/mastodon/security/advisories/GHSA-5r37-qpwq-2jhh | [email protected] | Vendor Advisory |
Weakness Enumeration
| CWE-ID | CWE Name | Source |
|---|---|---|
| CWE-841 | Improper Enforcement of Behavioral Workflow | [email protected] |
Affected Products
| Product | Versions |
|---|---|
| joinmastodon mastodon | < 4.3.22 >= 4.4.0, < 4.4.16 >= 4.5.0, < 4.5.9 |
CPE
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Change History
4 change records found show changes
| Date | Action | Recorded By |
|---|---|---|
| Jun 17, 2026 | CVE Modified | [email protected] |
| Jun 17, 2026 | CVE Modified | CISA-ADP |
| Apr 28, 2026 | Initial Analysis | [email protected] |
| Apr 23, 2026 | New CVE Received | [email protected] |