CVE-2026-53514 Details
Description
Better Auth is an authentication and authorization library for TypeScript. Prior to 1.6.11, and in 1.6.14 and later when invitation IDs can be obtained outside the invited mailbox and requireEmailVerificationOnInvitation: true is not enabled, the organization plugin's acceptInvitation, rejectInvitation, getInvitation, and listUserInvitations recipient endpoints use session.user.email and an invitation ID without sufficient verified-email ownership proof, allowing a user with an unverified session for the invited email address to accept an organization invitation after obtaining the invitation ID. This issue is fixed for the original default behavior in version 1.6.11, while 1.6.14 restored compatibility for built-in opaque invitation IDs and leaves affected configurations requiring secure options.
A vulnerability in the Better Auth authentication and authorization library for TypeScript, specifically in versions prior to 1.6.11 and in 1.6.14 and later, has been identified within the organization plugin's invitation management endpoints. The issue arises when the 'requireEmailVerificationOnInvitation' option is not enabled, allowing users with unverified email sessions to accept invitations by exploiting invitation IDs obtained through various means. This flaw could lead to unauthorized organization membership.
Users can update to Better Auth version 1.6.11 or later and enable the 'requireEmailVerificationOnInvitation' option to ensure that only verified email accounts can accept invitations.
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CISA-ADP
Assessed Jul 18, 2026References to Advisories, Solutions, and Tools
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Weakness Enumeration
| CWE-ID | CWE Name | Source |
|---|---|---|
| CWE-287 | Improper Authentication | [email protected] |
| CWE-345 | Insufficient Verification of Data Authenticity | [email protected] |
| CWE-441 | Unintended Proxy or Intermediary ('Confused Deputy') | [email protected] |
| CWE-862 | Missing Authorization | [email protected] |
Affected Products
| Product | Versions |
|---|---|
| better-auth better auth | < 1.6.11 >= 1.6.14 |
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Change History
3 change records found show changes
| Date | Action | Recorded By |
|---|---|---|
| Jul 21, 2026 | Initial Analysis | [email protected] |
| Jul 18, 2026 | CVE Modified | CISA-ADP |
| Jul 15, 2026 | New CVE Received | [email protected] |