CVE-2026-33874 | Gematik app-Authenticator up to 4.15.x on macOS File os command injection (GHSA-mjgm-7hwc-qqcr)
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A vulnerability was found in Gematik app-Authenticator up to 4.15.x on macOS. It has been rated as critical . This issue affects some unknown processing of the component File Handler . Performing a manipulation results in os command injection. This vulnerability is cataloged as CVE-2026-33874 . It is possible to initiate the attack remotely. There is no exploit available. Upgrading the affected component is advised.
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VDB-354040 · CVE-2026-33874 · GHSA-MJGM-7HWC-QQCR
GEMATIK APP-AUTHENTICATOR UP TO 4.15.X ON MACOS FILE OS COMMAND INJECTION
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6.9 $0-$5k 2.28
Summaryinfo
A vulnerability categorized as critical has been discovered in Gematik app-Authenticator up to 4.15.x on macOS. Impacted is an unknown function of the component File Handler. Executing a manipulation can lead to os command injection. This vulnerability is registered as CVE-2026-33874. It is possible to launch the attack remotely. No exploit is available. It is advisable to upgrade the affected component.
Detailsinfo
A vulnerability was found in Gematik app-Authenticator up to 4.15.x on macOS. It has been declared as critical. This vulnerability affects an unknown functionality of the component File Handler. The manipulation with an unknown input leads to a os command injection vulnerability. The CWE definition for the vulnerability is CWE-78. The product constructs all or part of an OS command using externally-influenced input from an upstream component, but it does not neutralize or incorrectly neutralizes special elements that could modify the intended OS command when it is sent to a downstream component. As an impact it is known to affect confidentiality, integrity, and availability. CVE summarizes:
Gematik Authenticator securely authenticates users for login to digital health applications. Starting in version 4.12.0 and prior to version 4.16.0, the Mac OS version of the Authenticator is vulnerable to remote code execution, triggered when victims open a malicious file. Update the gematik Authenticator to version 4.16.0 or greater to receive a patch. There are no known workarounds.
The advisory is shared for download at github.com. This vulnerability was named CVE-2026-33874 since 03/24/2026. The exploitation appears to be easy. The attack can be initiated remotely. No form of authentication is required for a successful exploitation. Successful exploitation requires user interaction by the victim. There are neither technical details nor an exploit publicly available. The MITRE ATT&CK project declares the attack technique as T1202.
Upgrading to version 4.16.0 eliminates this vulnerability.
Productinfo
Vendor
Gematik
Name
app-Authenticator
Version
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4.1
4.2
4.3
4.4
4.5
4.6
4.7
4.8
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4.15
Website
Product: https://github.com/gematik/app-Authenticator/
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VulDB Meta Base Score: 7.0
VulDB Meta Temp Score: 6.9
VulDB Base Score: 6.3
VulDB Temp Score: 6.0
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CNA Base Score: 7.8
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Exploitinginfo
Class: Os command injection
CWE: CWE-78 / CWE-77 / CWE-74
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Physical: Partially
Local: Yes
Remote: Yes
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Countermeasuresinfo
Recommended: Upgrade
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Upgrade: app-Authenticator 4.16.0
Timelineinfo
03/24/2026 CVE reserved
03/27/2026 +3 days Advisory disclosed
03/27/2026 +0 days VulDB entry created
03/27/2026 +0 days VulDB entry last update
Sourcesinfo
Product: github.com
Advisory: GHSA-mjgm-7hwc-qqcr
Status: Confirmed
CVE: CVE-2026-33874 (🔒)
GCVE (CVE): GCVE-0-2026-33874
GCVE (VulDB): GCVE-100-354040
Entryinfo
Created: 03/27/2026 23:47
Changes: 03/27/2026 23:47 (66)
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Cache ID: 99:AC7:101
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