An issue in OpenFUN Richie (LMS) in src/richie/apps/courses/api.py. The application used the non-constant time == operator for HMAC signature verification in the sync_course_run_from_request function. This allows remote attackers to forge valid signatures and bypass authentication by measuring response time discrepancies
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Published : 2026-02-25 17:25
Updated : 2026-02-27 14:06
NVD link : CVE-2026-26717
Mitre link : CVE-2026-26717
CVE.ORG link : CVE-2026-26717
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CWE
CWE-208
Observable Timing Discrepancy
