CVE-2026-111626
Webreaper Damselfly through 4.5.3 Missing Authentication on REST API Controllers
Description
Webreaper Damselfly through 4.5.3 contains an authentication bypass vulnerability that allows unauthenticated attackers to access all /api/* routes because controller authorization attributes are commented out. Attackers can send PUT /api/users with Admin roles to create administrator accounts, or POST /api/users to reset any user's password, gaining full control.
INFO
Published Date :
Oct. 16, 2026, 6:17 p.m.
Last Modified :
Oct. 16, 2026, 10:17 p.m.
Remotely Exploit :
Yes !
Source :
[email protected]
Affected Products
The following products are affected by CVE-2026-111626
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CVSS Scores
| Score | Version | Severity | Vector | Exploitability Score | Impact Score | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| CVSS | 134c704f-9b21-4f2e-91b3-4a467353bcc0 | |||||
| CVSS 3.1 | CRITICAL | 83251b91-4cc7-4094-a5c7-464a1b83ea10 | ||||
| CVSS 3.1 | CRITICAL | MITRE-CVE | ||||
| CVSS 3.1 | CRITICAL | [email protected] | ||||
| CVSS 4.0 | CRITICAL | 83251b91-4cc7-4094-a5c7-464a1b83ea10 | ||||
| CVSS 4.0 | CRITICAL | [email protected] |
Solution
- Uncomment controller authorization attributes.
- Recompile and deploy the application.
- Test API access controls thoroughly.
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CVE Modified by 134c704f-9b21-4f2e-91b3-4a467353bcc0
Oct. 16, 2026
Action Type Old Value New Value Added SSVC {'id': 'CVE-2026-111626', 'role': 'CISA Coordinator', 'options': [{'exploitation': 'none'}, {'automatable': 'yes'}, {'technicalImpact': 'total'}], 'version': '2.0.3', 'timestamp': '2026-10-16T20:53:24.672344Z'} -
New CVE Received by [email protected]
Oct. 16, 2026
Action Type Old Value New Value Added Description Webreaper Damselfly through 4.5.3 contains an authentication bypass vulnerability that allows unauthenticated attackers to access all /api/* routes because controller authorization attributes are commented out. Attackers can send PUT /api/users with Admin roles to create administrator accounts, or POST /api/users to reset any user's password, gaining full control. Added CVSS V4.0 AV:N/AC:L/AT:N/PR:N/UI:N/VC:H/VI:H/VA:H/SC:N/SI:N/SA:N/E:X/CR:X/IR:X/AR:X/MAV:X/MAC:X/MAT:X/MPR:X/MUI:X/MVC:X/MVI:X/MVA:X/MSC:X/MSI:X/MSA:X/S:X/AU:X/R:X/V:X/RE:X/U:X Added CVSS V3.1 AV:N/AC:L/PR:N/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H Added CWE CWE-306 Added Affected New affected value received. <a href="https://github.com/CVEProject/cvelistV5/blob/main/cves/2026/111xxx/CVE-2026-111626.json">CVE-2026-111626</a> Added Reference https://github.com/Webreaper/Damselfly/blob/4.5.3/Damselfly.Web.Server/Controllers/UserManagementController.cs#L8-L53 Added Reference https://github.com/Webreaper/Damselfly/blob/4.5.3/Damselfly.Web.Server/Program.cs#L238-L242 Added Reference https://github.com/Webreaper/Damselfly/issues/409 Added Reference https://hackmd.io/@hieuPenguinnn/damselfly-api-missing-authorization Added Reference https://www.vulncheck.com/advisories/webreaper-damselfly-through-4.5.3-missing-authentication-on-rest-api-controllers