Is this vulnerability remotely exploitable?

It can be, depending on the attacker's ability to run scripts in the admin's browser environment. If an attacker can leverage an XSS flaw, a malicious extension, or local compromise, they can remotely obtain the exposed API key without direct access to the server.

What level of access does an attacker need to exploit this issue?

An attacker needs execution capability within the authenticated administrator's browser context. They do not need direct access to the Gophish host or database; the exposed key is accessible once the admin loads the dashboard and the attacker can run or influence JavaScript in that page.

What is the safest general fix pattern?

The safest pattern is to stop sending long-lived API keys to the browser entirely. Use server-managed sessions or short-lived, scoped tokens for UI interactions, and reserve permanent API keys for back-end or machine-to-machine use, never embedding them in templates or front-end code.

Severity:

HIGH RISK

(7.6)

Sensitive Information Exposure (CWE-200) of Long-Lived API Keys in Gophish Admin Dashboard

CVE-2025-70963

Published:

Feb 6, 2026

Status:

Analyzed

Summary

Affected Context

Exploit Preconditions

Why This Happens

Potential Impact

General Mitigation Guidance

How Teams Detect Issues Like This

Frequently Asked Questions

Source

NDV

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HIGH RISK

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Remote Code Execution on the Server Host

February 17, 2026

Vulnerability Type

Category:

Sensitive Information Exposure

CWE:

CWE-200;CWE-922

Impact:

Account Takeover and API Abuse via Exposed Credentials

Severity:

HIGH RISK

(7.6)

CVSS Version:

3.1

Vulnerability Type

Category:

Sensitive Information Exposure

CWE:

CWE-200;CWE-922

Impact:

Account Takeover and API Abuse via Exposed Credentials

Severity:

HIGH RISK

(7.6)

CVSS Version:

3.1

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Sensitive Information Exposure (CWE-200) of Long-Lived API Keys in Gophish Admin Dashboard

Summary

Affected Context

Exploit Preconditions

Why This Happens

Potential Impact

General Mitigation Guidance

How Teams Detect Issues Like This

Frequently Asked Questions

Source

Recent Vulnerabilities

CRITICAL RISK

CRITICAL

(9.8)

Missing Authentication for Forgot-Password Email Change API (CWE-306)

HIGH RISK

HIGH

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