Proxmox VE 7.0-8.0 Authentication Bypass via tfa-challenge Parameter (CVE-2023-54391) | HOL Guard CVE

Unknown severity · Source severity not reportedCVE-2023-54391

Proxmox VE 7.0-8.0 Authentication Bypass via tfa-challenge Parameter

Answer in brief

CVE-2023-54391 records a Unknown severity vulnerability in Proxmox VE 7.0-8.0 Authentication Bypass via tfa-challenge Parameter. The current sources do not mark it as known exploited. The current feed maps Proxmox Server Solutions GmbH/Proxmox Virtual Environment (VE) (generic). Check affected ranges and fixed versions before updating.

Analysis pending evidence review

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Published Sep 1, 2026Updated Sep 1, 2026Source checked Sep 1, 2026First seen by HOL Sep 1, 2026Material review Sep 1, 2026

Upstream Advisory

Key facts

Risk: Unknown severitySource severity not reported
Exploitation: Not marked as known exploited
Affected software: 1 mapped package or product
Fix availability: Not reported

Why this deserves its current priority

A CVSS score is not reported in the current record. The current sources do not mark it as known exploited. Treat this as a source-backed prioritization signal, not a statement about your environment.

Analysis status

Analysis pending evidence review

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Affected scope and exposure questions

The current feed maps Proxmox Server Solutions GmbH/Proxmox Virtual Environment (VE) (generic). Check affected ranges and fixed versions before updating.

Mapped affected packages and fixed versions
Package	Affected range	Fixed version
Proxmox Server Solutions GmbH/Proxmox Virtual Environment (VE)generic	7.0 \|\| 8.0	Not reported

Recommended response

Check inventory. Check lockfiles and deployed manifests for Proxmox Server Solutions GmbH/Proxmox Virtual Environment (VE).
Review the reported fix. Monitor this advisory for an available fix and review any installs of the affected package.

Evidence timeline and material changes

Published upstream
Sep 1, 2026
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Source modified
Sep 1, 2026
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First seen by HOL
Sep 1, 2026

Sources and claim methodology

Upstream source description

Proxmox Virtual Environment (VE) 7.0 through 8.0 contains an authentication bypass vulnerability in libpve-access-control before 8.0.4 that allows unauthenticated attackers to authenticate as any existing enabled user without a configured second factor by supplying an arbitrary tfa-challenge value in the API login endpoint. Attackers can send a POST request to the access ticket API endpoint with any value in the tfa-challenge parameter to completely skip password verification, gaining unauthorized access including to the root@pam account. All affected releases are end of life.

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