CVE-2026-55413 in ToolJet
Summary
by MITRE • 06/25/2026
ToolJet is the open-source foundation am AI-native platform for building and deploying internal tools, workflows and AI agents. Prior to 3.20.178-lts, any authenticated user with builder role (free tier) can overwrite a globally-shared marketplace plugin with arbitrary JavaScript that executes server-side with full Node.js access (require, process). The malicious code runs whenever any user on the instance triggers a query using that plugin — achieving both RCE and supply-chain compromise of the entire ToolJet deployment. This vulnerability is fixed in 3.20.178-lts.
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Analysis
by VulDB Data Team • 06/25/2026
This vulnerability exists within ToolJet's marketplace plugin management system where authenticated users with builder roles can exploit a privilege escalation flaw to overwrite globally shared plugins with malicious JavaScript code. The issue stems from inadequate access controls and input validation mechanisms that allow users with limited permissions to modify core components that affect the entire platform deployment. The vulnerability is particularly dangerous because it enables a low-privileged user to gain full server-side execution capabilities through Node.js native modules such as require and process, which are typically restricted in normal application contexts. This represents a critical security flaw that directly violates the principle of least privilege and creates a persistent backdoor within the system.
The technical exploitation occurs through a supply-chain compromise mechanism where a malicious plugin overwrite affects all users within the ToolJet instance who utilize that particular plugin for executing queries. When any user triggers a query using the compromised plugin, the malicious JavaScript code executes server-side with full Node.js access, enabling attackers to perform arbitrary operations including file system manipulation, network communication, and system command execution. This vulnerability is classified as a remote code execution (RCE) flaw that also constitutes a supply chain attack vector since it allows adversaries to compromise the entire ToolJet deployment through a single point of entry. The impact extends beyond individual user sessions to affect all platform users and potentially exposes sensitive data stored within the deployment.
The operational consequences of this vulnerability are severe as it provides attackers with persistent access to the server infrastructure and enables them to escalate privileges beyond their initial authenticated session. An attacker can leverage this vulnerability to establish backdoors, exfiltrate data, modify system configurations, or even compromise other services running on the same infrastructure. The free tier user role privilege escalation demonstrates a fundamental flaw in the platform's permission model where builder roles should not have write access to globally shared components. This vulnerability directly maps to CWE-269 Improper Privilege Management and CWE-749 Exposed Dangerous Method or Function, while also aligning with ATT&CK techniques such as T1059 Command and Scripting Interpreter and T1133 External Remote Services.
Mitigation strategies should focus on implementing strict access controls that prevent builder role users from modifying globally shared marketplace plugins. The platform requires enhanced input validation and sanitization of plugin code, along with mandatory code review processes for all shared components. Administrators should implement role-based access control measures that enforce separation of privileges between different user tiers and ensure that only trusted administrators can modify core platform components. Additionally, the system should employ automatic code scanning and sandboxing mechanisms to detect and prevent malicious code execution attempts. Regular security audits and privilege reviews should be conducted to identify and remediate similar access control vulnerabilities. The fix in version 3.20.178-lts addresses these issues through enhanced permission controls and proper validation of plugin modification requests, ensuring that only authorized users can modify globally shared marketplace plugins while maintaining the platform's functionality for legitimate use cases.