Incorrect authorization in eLabFTW - #VU159630
Published: November 6, 2026
Vulnerability identifier: #VU159630
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 remote attacker to read private data from the compounds and chemical registry in eLabFTW.
The vulnerability exists due to incorrect authorization in the registry API endpoint when the non-default Anonymous access feature is enabled on the installation. An unauthenticated remote attacker can request registry data through this endpoint without credentials or interaction from another user.
Affected software
eLabFTW
Remediation
Install security update from vendor's website.
eLabFTW - update to 6.0.0