Incorrect authorization in eLabFTW - #VU159632
Published: November 6, 2026
Vulnerability identifier: #VU159632
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 storage-unit data in eLabFTW when the non-default Anonymous access feature is enabled.
The vulnerability exists due to incorrect authorization in the storage-units API endpoint when handling requests from anonymous visitors. An unauthenticated remote attacker can request this endpoint without credentials and obtain private data that should not be accessible anonymously.
Affected software
eLabFTW
Remediation
Install security update from vendor's website.
eLabFTW - update to 6.0.0