CVE-2026-54016
Open WebUI: Open WebUI BOLA: `search_knowledge_files` Allows Unauthorized Knowledge Base File Enumeration
Description
Open WebUI is a self-hosted artificial intelligence platform designed to operate entirely offline. Prior to 0.9.6, Open WebUI has a Broken Object Level Authorization (BOLA) vulnerability in the builtin search_knowledge_files tool. When native function calling is enabled and the selected model has no attached knowledge bases, an authenticated user can call search_knowledge_files with an arbitrary knowledge_id. The function then returns file metadata from that knowledge base without checking whether the user has read access. This allows unauthorized enumeration of private or restricted knowledge base files. This vulnerability is fixed in 0.9.6.
INFO
Published Date :
June 23, 2026, 6:18 p.m.
Last Modified :
June 25, 2026, 2:31 p.m.
Remotely Exploit :
Yes !
Source :
[email protected]
CVSS Scores
| Score | Version | Severity | Vector | Exploitability Score | Impact Score | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| CVSS | 134c704f-9b21-4f2e-91b3-4a467353bcc0 | |||||
| CVSS 3.1 | MEDIUM | MITRE-CVE | ||||
| CVSS 3.1 | MEDIUM | [email protected] |
Solution
- Update Open WebUI to version 0.9.6 or later.
- Ensure model has attached knowledge bases.
- Disable native function calling if update is not possible.
References to Advisories, Solutions, and Tools
Here, you will find a curated list of external links that provide in-depth
information, practical solutions, and valuable tools related to
CVE-2026-54016.
| URL | Resource |
|---|---|
| https://github.com/open-webui/open-webui/security/advisories/GHSA-cx9v-4qj2-jrw6 | Exploit Vendor Advisory Mitigation |
| https://github.com/open-webui/open-webui/security/advisories/GHSA-cx9v-4qj2-jrw6 | Exploit Vendor Advisory Mitigation |
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Initial Analysis by [email protected]
Jun. 25, 2026
Action Type Old Value New Value Added CPE Configuration OR *cpe:2.3:a:openwebui:open_webui:*:*:*:*:*:*:*:* versions up to (excluding) 0.9.6 Added Reference Type GitHub, Inc.: https://github.com/open-webui/open-webui/security/advisories/GHSA-cx9v-4qj2-jrw6 Types: Exploit, Mitigation, Vendor Advisory Added Reference Type CISA-ADP: https://github.com/open-webui/open-webui/security/advisories/GHSA-cx9v-4qj2-jrw6 Types: Exploit, Mitigation, Vendor Advisory -
New CVE Received by [email protected]
Jun. 23, 2026
Action Type Old Value New Value Added Affected [{'vendor': 'open-webui', 'product': 'open-webui', 'versions': [{'status': 'affected', 'version': '< 0.9.6'}]}] Added Description Open WebUI is a self-hosted artificial intelligence platform designed to operate entirely offline. Prior to 0.9.6, Open WebUI has a Broken Object Level Authorization (BOLA) vulnerability in the builtin search_knowledge_files tool. When native function calling is enabled and the selected model has no attached knowledge bases, an authenticated user can call search_knowledge_files with an arbitrary knowledge_id. The function then returns file metadata from that knowledge base without checking whether the user has read access. This allows unauthorized enumeration of private or restricted knowledge base files. This vulnerability is fixed in 0.9.6. Added CVSS V3.1 AV:N/AC:L/PR:L/UI:N/S:U/C:L/I:N/A:N Added CWE CWE-639 Added Reference https://github.com/open-webui/open-webui/security/advisories/GHSA-cx9v-4qj2-jrw6 -
CVE Modified by 134c704f-9b21-4f2e-91b3-4a467353bcc0
Jun. 23, 2026
Action Type Old Value New Value Added Reference https://github.com/open-webui/open-webui/security/advisories/GHSA-cx9v-4qj2-jrw6 Added SSVC {'id': 'CVE-2026-54016', 'role': 'CISA Coordinator', 'options': [{'exploitation': 'poc'}, {'automatable': 'no'}, {'technicalImpact': 'partial'}], 'version': '2.0.3', 'timestamp': '2026-06-23T17:39:35.272618Z'}