CVE-2026-5652
Authorization Bypass Through User-Controlled Key in Crafty Controller
Description
An insecure direct object reference vulnerability in the Users API component of Crafty Controller allows a remote, authenticated attacker to perform user modification actions via improper API permissions validation.
INFO
Published Date :
April 21, 2026, 5:16 p.m.
Last Modified :
April 27, 2026, 7:47 p.m.
Remotely Exploit :
Yes !
Source :
[email protected]
CVSS Scores
| Score | Version | Severity | Vector | Exploitability Score | Impact Score | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| CVSS 3.1 | CRITICAL | ceab7361-8a18-47b1-92ba-4d7d25f6715a | ||||
| CVSS 3.1 | CRITICAL | [email protected] |
Solution
- Validate API permissions rigorously for all user modification actions.
- Implement stricter access controls on the Users API.
- Review and update authentication mechanisms.
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-2026-5652.
| URL | Resource |
|---|---|
| https://gitlab.com/crafty-controller/crafty-4/-/work_items/705 | Exploit Vendor Advisory |
| https://gitlab.com/crafty-controller/crafty-4/-/work_items/705 | Exploit Vendor Advisory |
CWE - Common Weakness Enumeration
While CVE identifies
specific instances of vulnerabilities, CWE categorizes the common flaws or
weaknesses that can lead to vulnerabilities. CVE-2026-5652 is
associated with the following CWEs:
Common Attack Pattern Enumeration and Classification (CAPEC)
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approaches employed by adversaries to exploit the CVE-2026-5652
weaknesses.
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Initial Analysis by [email protected]
Apr. 27, 2026
Action Type Old Value New Value Added CPE Configuration OR *cpe:2.3:a:craftycontrol:crafty_controller:*:*:*:*:*:*:*:* versions up to (excluding) 4.10.4 Added Reference Type CISA-ADP: https://gitlab.com/crafty-controller/crafty-4/-/work_items/705 Types: Exploit, Vendor Advisory Added Reference Type GitLab Inc.: https://gitlab.com/crafty-controller/crafty-4/-/work_items/705 Types: Exploit, Vendor Advisory -
CVE Modified by 134c704f-9b21-4f2e-91b3-4a467353bcc0
Apr. 21, 2026
Action Type Old Value New Value Added Reference https://gitlab.com/crafty-controller/crafty-4/-/work_items/705 -
New CVE Received by [email protected]
Apr. 21, 2026
Action Type Old Value New Value Added Description An insecure direct object reference vulnerability in the Users API component of Crafty Controller allows a remote, authenticated attacker to perform user modification actions via improper API permissions validation. Added CVSS V3.1 AV:N/AC:L/PR:H/UI:N/S:C/C:H/I:H/A:L Added CWE CWE-639 Added Reference https://gitlab.com/crafty-controller/crafty-4/-/work_items/705