A Host Header Poisoning vulnerability exists in Monica 4.1.2 due to improper handling of the HTTP Host header in app/Providers/AppServiceProvider.php, combined with the default misconfiguration where the "app.force_url" is not set and default is "false". The application generates absolute URLs (such as those used in password reset emails) using the user-supplied Host header. This allows remote attackers to poison the password reset link sent to a victim,
This vulnerability carries a CRITICAL severity rating with a CVSS v3.1 score of 9.1, indicating it can be exploited remotely over the network with relatively low complexity without requiring user interaction and does not require pre-existing privileges . The vulnerability impacts confidentiality (data exposure), integrity (unauthorized modifications), for affected systems. Impacting 1 product from monicahq organizations running these solutions should prioritize assessment and patching.
Reported in 2026, this vulnerability emerged during an era marked by increased sophistication in supply chain attacks, cloud infrastructure vulnerabilities, and software-as-a-service (SaaS) security challenges. Security practices during this period emphasized zero-trust architectures, container security, and API protection.
2026-02-20T17:25:56.023
2026-02-26T02:42:23.743
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CVSSv3.1: 9.1 (CRITICAL)
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