SB2026042731 - Information disclosure in Zulip Server



SB2026042731 - Information disclosure in Zulip Server

Published: April 27, 2026

Security Bulletin ID SB2026042731
CSH Severity
Medium
Patch available
YES
Number of vulnerabilities 1
Exploitation vector Remote access
Highest impact Information disclosure

Breakdown by Severity

Medium 100%
  • Low
  • Medium
  • High
  • Critical

Description

This security bulletin contains information about 1 vulnerability.


1) Improper access control (CVE-ID: CVE-2026-40300)

CWE-ID: CWE-284 - Improper Access Control

CVSSv4: CVSS:4.0/AV:N/AC:L/AT:P/PR:L/UI:N/VC:H/VI:N/VA:N/SC:N/SI:N/SA:N/E:P/U:Green


The vulnerability allows a remote attacker to gain unauthorized access to otherwise restricted functionality.

The vulnerability exists due to improper access restrictions in "moves only" policy within /api/v1/messages/{id}/history. A remote user can bypass implemented security restrictions and gain unauthorized access to message edit history.


Remediation

Install update from vendor's website.