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osTicket generates predictable API keys via MD5 hashing

osTicket generates predictable API keys via MD5 hashing. Upgrade and rotate keys.

Also tracked as CVE-2026-38447

First observed

Aug 4, 2026

Last observed

Aug 4, 2026

Last reviewed

Sep 20, 2026

Tracking ended

Aug 4, 2026

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  • Campaign tracks CVE-2026-38447 only.
  • HOL blog is operator guidance.

Timeline

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  1. Disclosure

    CVE-2026-38447 osTicket predictable API keys disclosed.

  2. Update

    HOL Guard published operator coverage.

Publication clock: 1147.2 hours from reviewed disclosure timestamp to HOL publication; 24-hour high target; historical backfill outside target.

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Reviewed in full by HOL Guard Security Publishing.

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Record HGTC-2026-D463E1BF.