VDB-427495 · CVE-2026-116679 · GCVE-0-2026-116679

m1k1o Neko up to 3.1.4 Legacy WebRTC Data Channel LegacyIsHost improper authorization

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Summaryinfo

A vulnerability was found in m1k1o Neko up to 3.1.4. It has been classified as problematic. This affects the function LegacyIsHost of the component Legacy WebRTC Data Channel. This manipulation causes improper authorization. This vulnerability is registered as CVE-2026-116679. Remote exploitation of the attack is possible. No exploit is available. Upgrading the affected component is recommended.

Detailsinfo

A vulnerability has been found in m1k1o Neko up to 3.1.4 and classified as problematic. Affected by this vulnerability is the function LegacyIsHost of the component Legacy WebRTC Data Channel. The manipulation with an unknown input leads to a improper authorization vulnerability. The CWE definition for the vulnerability is CWE-285. The product does not perform or incorrectly performs an authorization check when an actor attempts to access a resource or perform an action. As an impact it is known to affect integrity, and availability. The summary by CVE is:

Neko is a a self-hosted virtual browser that runs in Docker and uses WebRTC. From version 3.0.0 until 3.1.5, Neko deployments with legacy mode and session.implicit_hosting enabled incorrectly authorize legacy WebRTC data-channel input because LegacyIsHost() evaluates host status incorrectly. An authenticated room member who establishes a WebRTC connection can send mouse and keyboard events through the legacy control channel while controls are locked or the member is otherwise unauthorized by the modern control API. This issue is fixed in version 3.1.5.

It is possible to read the advisory at github.com. This vulnerability is known as CVE-2026-116679 since 10/26/2026. The exploitation appears to be easy. The attack can be launched remotely. Technical details of the vulnerability are known, but there is no available exploit. The attack technique deployed by this issue is T1548.002 according to MITRE ATT&CK.

Upgrading to version 3.1.5 eliminates this vulnerability.

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Productinfo

Vendor

m1k1o

Name

Neko

Version

Website

Product: https://github.com/m1k1o/neko/

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CVSSv3info

VulDB Meta Base Score: 5.4
VulDB Meta Temp Score: 5.3

VulDB Base Score: 5.4
VulDB Temp Score: 5.2
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VulDB Reliability: 🔍

CNA Base Score: 5.4
CNA Vector (GitHub_M): 🔒

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Exploitinginfo

Class: Improper authorization
CWE: CWE-285 / CWE-266
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Physical: No
Local: No
Remote: Yes

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Status: Not defined
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Threat Intelligenceinfo

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Countermeasuresinfo

Recommended: Upgrade
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Upgrade: Neko 3.1.5

Timelineinfo

10/26/2026 CVE reserved
10/27/2026 +1 days Advisory disclosed
10/27/2026 +0 days VulDB entry created
10/27/2026 +0 days VulDB entry last update

Sourcesinfo

Product: github.com

Advisory: github.com
Status: Confirmed

CVE: CVE-2026-116679 (🔒)
GCVE (CVE): GCVE-0-2026-116679
GCVE (VulDB): GCVE-100-427495

Entryinfo

Created: 10/27/2026 18:53
Changes: 10/27/2026 18:53 (65)
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Cache ID: 216::103