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7.3

iWebShop 5 admin login uses weak password hashing

CVE-2026-86670 · published 1 month ago
Summary

The admin.php file in iWebShop version 5 up to 5.15 stores passwords using a hash that is easy to compute. This makes it easier for an attacker who can reach the login page to try large numbers of password guesses. Update to a newer version or apply a patch that uses a stronger password hash as soon as possible.

What to do

The CVE record does not list a fixed version. Check the vendor's site or the advisory links below - a fix may already be released.

Affected software
VendorProductAffected versions
aircheng-org iwebshop-5 5.0
Original advisory text
aircheng-org iWebShop-5 Authentication Storage admin.php weak password hash
A flaw has been found in aircheng-org iWebShop-5 up to 5.15. This impacts an unknown function of the file controllers/admin.php of the component Authentication Storage. Executing a manipulation of the argument Password can lead to password hash with insufficient computational effort. It is possible to launch the attack remotely. A high complexity level is associated with this attack. The exploitability is said to be difficult. The exploit has been published and may be used. The project was informed of the problem early through an issue report but has not responded yet.
References
Fix within
Internet-facing 60 days
Internal At next upgrade
  • Not known to be exploited
  • Needs hands-on effort to exploit
  • Gives an attacker partial control
Severity
7.3 High
Exploitation
<1% chance of attack within 30 days
Type
CWE-916Use of Password Hash With Insufficient Computational Effort
CWE-326Inadequate Encryption Strength
Timeline
Published8 Sep 2026
Updated4 Nov 2026
First seen8 Sep 2026
Sources
CVE-2026-86670 · NVD
CVE-2026-86670 · MITRE
CVE-2026-86670 · OSV
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