Security readout for executives and security teams
Plain-English summary
Dokploy versions 0.27.0 through before 0.29.3 can let an unauthenticated attacker become an administrator because the product used a hardcoded authentication secret fallback. Admin access can lead to command execution on the host through Dokploy’s built-in SSH terminal. The source bundle says version 0.29.3 fixes the issue.
Executive priority
Treat this as an immediate patch priority for any exposed Dokploy instance. The business risk is administrator takeover of a deployment platform and potential host compromise. Prioritize internet-facing systems first, then complete fleet-wide version validation.
Technical view
The issue is CWE-798 in Dokploy’s BETTER_AUTH_SECRET fallback. A known fallback secret allowed forged email verification JWTs and auto-sign-in as admin, crossing from unauthenticated network access to full administrative control and host command execution. Affected versions are >=0.27.0 and <0.29.3. CVSS is 10.0, scope changed, no privileges or user interaction required.
Likely exposure
Exposure is likely for internet-accessible Dokploy installations running versions 0.27.0 to before 0.29.3, especially where the admin interface is reachable from untrusted networks. The bundle does not list CPEs or deployment prevalence.
Exploitation context
The bundle does not show CISA KEV listing or cited evidence of active exploitation. However, the described flaw is pre-authentication, network-reachable, low complexity, and can result in administrator takeover and host command execution, so exposed systems should be treated as urgent.
Researcher notes
Evidence is strong for affected versions, root cause, impact, and fixed release based on the provided CVE, GitHub advisory, and pull request references. Public exploitation status is not established in the bundle; do not claim active exploitation without additional cited evidence.
Mitigation direction
- Upgrade Dokploy to version 0.29.3 or later.
- Check Dokploy vendor guidance for any required secret or session rotation.
- Restrict untrusted network access to Dokploy while remediation is underway.
- Review admin access and host activity after patching.
Validation and detection
- Inventory all Dokploy deployments and record running versions.
- Confirm no deployment runs >=0.27.0 and <0.29.3.
- Verify authentication secret configuration follows vendor guidance.
- Review logs for unexpected admin sign-ins or terminal activity.
- Confirm patched systems remain reachable only through intended access paths.
Public sources used
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CWE-798: Credential and account abuse lookup
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Open ATT&CK lookupCredential and access behavior lookup
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Open ATT&CK lookupCVE-2026-45631 mapping review
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Open ATT&CK lookup- Severity
- Critical
- CVSS
- 10 (3.1)
- Known Exploited
- No
- Published
Vector: CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:N/UI:N/S:C/C:H/I:H/A:H
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CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:N/UI:N/S:C/C:H/I:H/A:H3.96GitHub_MVulnerability scoring details
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10CriticalVector: CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:N/UI:N/S:C/C:H/I:H/A:H
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- CVE List V5 sourceCVE List V5
- https://github.com/Dokploy/dokploy/security/advisories/GHSA-w3gm-rc4p-9rhjCVE reference, GitHub_M · x_refsource_CONFIRM
- https://github.com/Dokploy/dokploy/pull/4374CVE reference, GitHub_M · x_refsource_MISC
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Use of Hard-coded Credentials
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