CVE-2026-48021 — In epa4all, prior to version 2026-05-20, an attacker who can intercept the TLS connection…¶
Key facts
CVE-2026-48021 is a Critical (9.1) vulnerability: In epa4all, prior to version 2026-05-20, an attacker who can intercept the TLS connection…. This entry ships a detection-only PoC and a Docker test lab.
| CVE | CVE-2026-48021 |
| Severity | Critical (9.1) |
| Detection / prevention | — |
| PoC | poc.py |
| Source | 2026/CVE-2026-48021/ |
Details¶
English | 한국어
Description¶
In epa4all, prior to version 2026-05-20, an attacker who can intercept the TLS connection between epa4all and the ePA backend can complete the VAU handshake with attacker-controlled keys and obtain the session encryption keys. All inner HTTP traffic (patient consent decisions, medication data, document operations, authorization tokens, and entitlement queries) becomes readable and modifiable. The attacker can also inject arbitrary requests through the hijacked channel. This issue has been patched in version 2026-05-20.
Vulnerability Details¶
| Property | Value |
|---|---|
| CVE ID | CVE-2026-48021 |
| Type | RCE |
| CVSS Score | 9.1 |
Proof of Concept¶
Download¶
# Download PoC script
curl -O https://raw.githubusercontent.com/fankh/vulnerability-poc/main/2026/CVE-2026-48021/poc.py
Usage¶
# Run PoC against target
python3 poc.py --target <TARGET_URL>
# With authentication
python3 poc.py --target <TARGET_URL> --username <USER> --password <PASS>
⚠️ Warning: This PoC is for authorized security testing only. It uses detection-only techniques and does not exploit or damage target systems.
Test Lab¶
This repository includes a Docker-based test environment with both vulnerable and patched applications.
Quick Start¶
# Clone and navigate to CVE directory
cd CVE-2026-48021
# Start both applications
docker-compose up -d
# Run tests
./run-tests.sh # Linux/Mac
./run-tests.ps1 # Windows PowerShell
Application Endpoints¶
| Application | URL | Status |
|---|---|---|
| Vulnerable App | http://localhost:8080 | Shows vulnerability |
| Patched App | http://localhost:8081 | Demonstrates fix |
Directory Structure¶
├── README.md # English documentation
├── README_KO.md # Korean documentation
├── poc.py # PoC detection script
├── docker-compose.yml # Container orchestration
├── run-tests.sh # Linux/Mac test runner
├── run-tests.ps1 # Windows test runner
├── vulnerable-app/ # Vulnerable version
│ ├── app.py
│ ├── Dockerfile
│ └── requirements.txt
└── patched-app/ # Fixed version
├── app.py
├── Dockerfile
└── requirements.txt
References¶
- https://github.com/med-united/epa4all/releases/tag/2026-05-20
- https://github.com/med-united/epa4all/security/advisories/GHSA-vvh7-x6c7-46gh
- https://www.machinespirits.com/advisory/aa49f0
Generated by PoC Generator on 2026-08-04T12:05:18.992469662
Frequently asked questions¶
What is CVE-2026-48021?¶
CVE-2026-48021 is a Critical (9.1) vulnerability: In epa4all, prior to version 2026-05-20, an attacker who can intercept the TLS connection…. This entry ships a detection-only PoC and a Docker test lab.
How do I detect CVE-2026-48021?¶
Run the detection-only PoC included with this entry against your Docker test lab to confirm whether a target is affected; pair it with your own IDS logging.
How do I block or mitigate CVE-2026-48021?¶
Upgrade to a fixed version per the vendor advisory; the NVD record lists the affected versions. Use the included PoC to verify your remediation.
For authorized security testing and research only. See the full source and NVD record.