Incorrect authorization in eLabFTW - #VU159625
Published: November 6, 2026
Vulnerability identifier: #VU159625
CSH Severity: Medium
CVSS v4: 6.9 [CVSS:4.0/AV:N/AC:L/AT:N/PR:N/UI:N/VC:L/VI:N/VA:N/SC:N/SI:N/SA:N]
CVE-ID: N/A
CWE-ID: CWE-863
Exploitation vector: Remote access
Exploit availability:
No public exploit available
Vulnerability details
The vulnerability allows an unauthenticated attacker to download attached files from deleted entities in eLabFTW, exposing their contents.
The vulnerability exists due to incorrect authorization in access-key-based attachment downloads, which remain available after the parent entity is deleted. An unauthenticated attacker can use a valid access key for an affected attachment to retrieve the complete file without logging in, despite deletion of its parent.
Affected software
eLabFTW
Remediation
Install security update from vendor's website.
eLabFTW - update to 6.0.0