VDB-364198 · CVE-2026-45672 · GHSA-482j-2pq6-q5w4

open-webui Open WebUI up to 0.8.11 API Endpoint execute authorization

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Summaryinfo

A vulnerability, which was classified as critical, was found in open-webui Open WebUI up to 0.8.11. Affected is an unknown function of the file /api/v1/utils/code/execute of the component API Endpoint. Executing a manipulation can lead to authorization. This vulnerability appears as CVE-2026-45672. The attack may be performed from remote. There is no available exploit. You should upgrade the affected component.

Detailsinfo

A vulnerability has been found in open-webui Open WebUI up to 0.8.11 and classified as critical. This vulnerability affects some unknown functionality of the file /api/v1/utils/code/execute of the component API Endpoint. The manipulation with an unknown input leads to a authorization vulnerability. The CWE definition for the vulnerability is CWE-863. The product performs an authorization check when an actor attempts to access a resource or perform an action, but it does not correctly perform the check. This allows attackers to bypass intended access restrictions. As an impact it is known to affect confidentiality, integrity, and availability. CVE summarizes:

Open WebUI is a self-hosted artificial intelligence platform designed to operate entirely offline. Prior to 0.8.12, the /api/v1/utils/code/execute endpoint executes arbitrary Python code via Jupyter for any verified user, even when the admin has set ENABLE_CODE_EXECUTION=false. The feature gate is not enforced on the API endpoint — the configuration says "disabled" but code still executes. This vulnerability is fixed in 0.8.12.

The advisory is available at github.com. This vulnerability was named CVE-2026-45672 since 05/12/2026. The exploitation appears to be easy. The attack can be initiated remotely. Technical details are known, but there is no available exploit.

Upgrading to version 0.8.12 eliminates this vulnerability.

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Productinfo

Vendor

open-webui

Name

Open WebUI

Version

CPE 2.3info

CPE 2.2info

CVSSv4info

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CVSSv3info

VulDB Meta Base Score: 7.6
VulDB Meta Temp Score: 7.4

VulDB Base Score: 6.3
VulDB Temp Score: 6.0
VulDB Vector: 🔒
VulDB Reliability: 🔍

CNA Base Score: 8.8
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Exploitinginfo

Class: Authorization
CWE: CWE-863 / CWE-285 / CWE-266
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ATT&CK: 🔒

Physical: No
Local: No
Remote: Yes

Availability: 🔒
Status: Not defined

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Threat Intelligenceinfo

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Countermeasuresinfo

Recommended: Upgrade
Status: 🔍

0-Day Time: 🔒

Upgrade: Open WebUI 0.8.12

Timelineinfo

05/12/2026 CVE reserved
05/16/2026 +4 days Advisory disclosed
05/16/2026 +0 days VulDB entry created
05/16/2026 +0 days VulDB entry last update

Sourcesinfo

Advisory: GHSA-482j-2pq6-q5w4
Status: Confirmed

CVE: CVE-2026-45672 (🔒)
GCVE (CVE): GCVE-0-2026-45672
GCVE (VulDB): GCVE-100-364198

Entryinfo

Created: 05/16/2026 06:12
Changes: 05/16/2026 06:12 (65)
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Cache ID: 216::103