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Improper Input ValidationWeakness · CWE-20

CVE-2026-26063

HIGH · 8.8 CVSS v4.0 Published 2026-02-19
Mitigation only
No fix yet — a mitigation exists. There is no fixed release. A documented workaround reduces exposure in the meantime.
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97/100
Remediation priority · Urgent
Remotely reachable No privileges Zero-click

Official description Straight from the sourceThe vendor's or NVD's own wording, published unedited. Authoritative, but often terse — it says what broke, rarely what to do.

NVD · unedited
CediPay is a crypto-to-fiat app for the Ghanaian market. A vulnerability in CediPay prior to version 1.2.3 allows attackers to bypass input validation in the transaction API. The issue has been fixed in version 1.2.3. If upgrading is not immediately possible, restrict API access to trusted networks or IP ranges; enforce strict input validation at the application layer; and/or monitor transaction logs for anomalies or suspicious activity. These mitigations reduce exposure but do not fully eliminate the vulnerability.

Technical summary Written by usOur analysis, written from the advisory, the CVSS vector and the affected-version data. It adds context the advisory leaves out, and never invents facts that are not in the source.

dbcve analysis · moderate confidence

CediPay prior to version 1.2.3 contains an input validation bypass vulnerability in its transaction API. Attackers can submit specially crafted requests that circumvent existing validation controls, potentially allowing manipulation of transaction parameters such as amounts, recipient addresses, or other critical fields.

MitigationUpgrade to CediPay version 1.2.3 or later. If immediate upgrading is not possible, restrict API access to trusted networks, implement strict input validation at the application layer, and monitor transaction logs for anomalies.

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CVSS breakdown How the score is builtThe industry scoring standard. It rates how the flaw is reached, what it takes to exploit, and what an attacker gains — the score is derived from those, not the other way round.

From the vector
Attack vector
Network
Complexity
Low
Privileges
None
Authentication
X
User interaction
None
Scope
X

CVSS:4.0/AV:N/AC:L/AT:N/PR:N/UI:N/VC:H/VI:L/VA:N/SC:N/SI:N/SA:N/E:X/CR:X/IR:X/AR:X/MAV:X/MAC:X/MAT:X/MPR:X/MUI:X/MVC:X/MVI:X/MVA:X/MSC:X/MSI:X/MSA:X/S:X/AU:X/R:X/V:X/RE:X/U:X

Am I affected? How to checkSteps we derive from the advisory and the affected-version data, so you can decide whether this CVE reaches your setup. They are a guide, not a scan — your own configuration is the authority.

dbcve checks

Work through these to decide whether this CVE applies to you.

  1. Check installed CediPay version
    Locate the CediPay installation and identify the version. Check for a version file in the installation directory, or run the command 'cedipay --version' if a CLI tool exists. Common paths include /opt/cedipay or the application's designated home directory.
    Affected if The installed version is prior to 1.2.3
  2. Confirm transaction API is in use
    Identify if the transaction API component is active. Review application configuration files or running services to confirm the transaction API endpoint is enabled and operational.
    Affected if The transaction API is enabled and processing requests
  3. Assess API network exposure
    Review network configuration, firewall rules, or API gateway settings to determine whether the transaction API endpoint is reachable from untrusted networks or the internet.
    Affected if The transaction API is accessible from networks outside trusted internal ranges
  4. Examine recent transaction requests
    Access transaction logs or API request records. Look for any requests containing unusual amount values, unexpected recipient addresses, or parameters that deviate from expected formats.
    Affected if Transaction logs show requests with manipulated parameters or validation anomalies

You are affected if CediPay version is below 1.2.3 and the transaction API is exposed to untrusted networks or shows anomalous transaction requests.

Generated from the published advisory. Verify against your own configuration.

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dbcve · scoped
Mitigation available No clean upgrade yet — mitigate in the meantime
Mitigation

Upgrade to CediPay version 1.2.3 or later. If immediate upgrading is not possible, restrict API access to trusted networks, implement strict input validation at the application layer, and monitor transaction logs for anomalies.

Recommended fix Moderate confidence

1.2.3

  1. Check the official CediPay GitHub repository (github.com/cedipay or similar) for the version 1.2.3 release
  2. Download or update to CediPay version 1.2.3
  3. Verify the upgrade was successful by checking the application version
  4. If immediate upgrade is not possible, restrict API access to trusted networks or IP ranges at the firewall/network level
  5. If immediate upgrade is not possible, implement strict input validation on all transaction API endpoints
  6. Set up monitoring and alerting on transaction logs for anomalies or suspicious activity

Generated from the published advisory — verify against the referenced sources before acting.

Have this fixed Scoped from the published advisory
  • Consultation4.0 h
  • Implementation8.0 h
  • Testing6.0 h
  • Review / QA4.0 h
22.0 hours of engineering $3,860
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