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{"analysis": {"en": {"generated_at": "2026-04-18T08:48:59.565648+00:00", "value": {"mitigation_remediation": ["Upgrade ChurchCRM to version 7.2.0 or later to apply the fix that restores proper authentication flow.", "If an upgrade cannot be performed immediately, restrict or disable external access to the /api/public/user/login endpoint until the update is deployed.", "Enforce two\u2011factor authentication and account lockout policies for all user accounts, and audit that the authentication flow cannot be circumvented by any other endpoint."], "summary": {"action": "Immediate Patch", "impact": "Authentication bypass allowing attackers to acquire API access by bypassing two\u2011factor authentication and account lockout"}, "threat_synthesis": {"affected_systems": "ChurchCRM CRM installations running any version earlier than 7.2.0 are affected. The issue was fixed in 7.2.0 and later versions are not vulnerable.", "description_and_impact": "The vulnerability resides in the /api/public/user/login endpoint, which validates only a username and password before issuing an API key. The normal authentication flow that enforces account lockout and two\u2011factor authentication is bypassed. If an attacker knows a user\u2019s password, they can obtain an API key even when the account is locked or 2FA is required, thereby gaining direct access to all protected API endpoints with the victim\u2019s privileges.", "risk_and_exploitability": "With a CVSS score of 9.1, the vulnerability poses a high severity risk. Exploitation requires only knowledge of a user\u2019s password and does not rely on other privileges. The likely attack vector is simple credential misuse over the exposed API endpoint. The EPSS score is not available, and it is not listed in CISA KEV, but the impact of bypassing authentication controls presents a severe threat to confidentiality and integrity of all API data."}}}}, "created": "2026-04-18T09:00:05.892664+00:00", "updated": "2026-04-18T09:00:05.892674+00:00", "vendors": []}