CVE-2026-44720: OpenLearnX Authentication Bypass Vulnerability

MODERATE
Advisory Identifier: GHSA-223g-f5mq-gw33
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CWE-287 CWE-347
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Advisory Summary

CVE-2026-44720 is a MODERATE authentication bypass vulnerability (CWE-287: Improper Authentication) affecting OpenLearnX libraries in the npm ecosystem. The issue involves critical authentication bypass via jwt signature verification disabled leading to account takeover. Remediation is available by upgrading affected packages to version 2.0.4.

CVE-2026-44720 at a Glance

CVE Identifier CVE-2026-44720
GHSA Identifier GHSA-223g-f5mq-gw33
Severity MODERATE
CVSS v3.1 Base Score N/A
CWE Classification CWE-287: Improper Authentication
Affected Product OpenLearnX
Package Ecosystem npm
Published Date
Last Updated

How to Fix CVE-2026-44720

To remediate this vulnerability, upgrade all affected OpenLearnX dependencies to a patched release. Both direct and transitive dependencies should be checked, as frameworks or security libraries may pull in vulnerable versions transitively.

openlearnx fixed: 2.0.4 
npm install openlearnx@2.0.4
Verify Direct and Transitive Dependencies

Run the following command in your project directory to verify that all resolved dependencies use the patched release: 

npm ls openlearnx

How to Check if You Are Affected

To determine whether your Node.js application is affected by CVE-2026-44720, inspect your project dependencies using npm:

npm ls openlearnx

Analyze the terminal output to locate any version of OpenLearnX in your dependency tree. If any resolved version matches the vulnerable ranges listed in the table below (for example, versions earlier than 2.0.4), your application is affected.

Note: The npm ls openlearnx command inspects dependencies declared in your package.json and lockfile; it does not perform automated runtime dynamic scanning.

Technical Details

Vulnerability Mechanism & Technical Analysis

This vulnerability is classified under CWE-287: Improper Authentication, where when an actor claims to have a given identity, the product does not prove or insufficiently proves that the claim is correct. In OpenLearnX, software state validation or input boundaries are circumvented during processing. Review the official source advisory statement below for specific affected components, classes, and reproduction details.

Source Advisory Statement

### Overview A critical authentication vulnerability was identified in OpenLearnX that could allow unauthorized access to user accounts under specific conditions. The issue has been fixed. **Advisory**: https://github.com/th30d4y/OpenLearnX/security/advisories/GHSA-223g-f5mq-gw33

CVE-2026-44720 Affected OpenLearnX Versions

1 component(s)
Fixed Versions:
2.0.4
Product / Package Ecosystem Affected Versions Fixed Version
openlearnx
npm/openlearnx
npm
< 2.0.4
2.0.4

References

GitHub Advisory / Wiki ADVISORY
https://github.com/th30d4y/OpenLearnX/security/advisories/GHSA-223g-f5mq-gw33
NVD — CVE-2026-44720 NVD
https://nvd.nist.gov/vuln/detail/CVE-2026-44720
OpenLearnX Source Repository REPOSITORY
https://github.com/th30d4y/OpenLearnX
OpenLearnX Release RELEASE
https://github.com/th30d4y/OpenLearnX/releases/tag/v2.0.4

Frequently Asked Questions

What is CVE-2026-44720?
CVE-2026-44720 is a security vulnerability in OpenLearnX involving Critical Authentication Bypass via JWT Signature Verification Disabled Leading to Account Takeover under CWE-287: Improper Authentication.
Which OpenLearnX versions are affected?
Affected versions include releases prior to 2.0.4 across affected packages: openlearnx.
What version fixes CVE-2026-44720?
Upgrading to 2.0.4 (or the latest patched release for your respective branch) resolves the vulnerability.
Is openlearnx affected?
Yes, openlearnx is affected in releases prior to 2.0.4. Upgrade your dependency to 2.0.4 or later.
What CWE is associated with CVE-2026-44720?
CVE-2026-44720 is classified under CWE-287: Improper Authentication (When an actor claims to have a given identity, the product does not prove or insufficiently proves that the claim is correct.).
How can I check npm dependencies for CVE-2026-44720?
Run the dependency tree command: 'npm ls openlearnx'. This command lists direct and transitive dependencies in your build configuration so you can verify if a vulnerable version is resolved.
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