CVE-2026-64954
Velociraptor collect_client() Permissions Bypass
Description
Velociraptor allows scheduling new collections via VQL queries in notebooks. For a user to schedule a new collection, they require the COLLECT_CLIENT permission. However, this is not enforced when the user can run a VQL query which resets the authorization provider. This allows a user who can run arbitrary VQL (usually with the "analyst" role) to launch new collections (usually requires the "investigator" role). This vulnerability is an escalation from an analyst to investigator role.
INFO
Published Date :
Aug. 12, 2026, 5:19 a.m.
Last Modified :
Aug. 12, 2026, 5:19 a.m.
Remotely Exploit :
Yes !
Source :
[email protected]
CVSS Scores
| Score | Version | Severity | Vector | Exploitability Score | Impact Score | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| CVSS 3.1 | HIGH | 9974b330-7714-4307-a722-5648477acda7 | ||||
| CVSS 3.1 | HIGH | [email protected] |
Solution
- Verify COLLECT_CLIENT permission before scheduling collections.
- Restrict VQL queries that reset authorization providers.
- Update to the latest version when available.
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-2026-64954.
| URL | Resource |
|---|---|
| http://docs.velociraptor.app/announcements/advisories/cve-2026-64954/ | |
| https://github.com/Velocidex/velociraptor/commit/d7de958e846d3742a7a3a8538fd463e4f12fc528 |
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New CVE Received by [email protected]
Aug. 12, 2026
Action Type Old Value New Value Added Affected [{'repo': 'https://github.com/Velocidex/velociraptor/', 'vendor': 'Rapid7', 'product': 'Velociraptor', 'versions': [{'status': 'affected', 'version': '0', 'lessThan': '0.77.2', 'versionType': 'semver'}], 'platforms': ['Linux'], 'defaultStatus': 'unaffected'}] Added Description Velociraptor allows scheduling new collections via VQL queries in notebooks. For a user to schedule a new collection, they require the COLLECT_CLIENT permission. However, this is not enforced when the user can run a VQL query which resets the authorization provider. This allows a user who can run arbitrary VQL (usually with the "analyst" role) to launch new collections (usually requires the "investigator" role). This vulnerability is an escalation from an analyst to investigator role. Added CVSS V3.1 AV:N/AC:H/PR:L/UI:N/S:C/C:H/I:H/A:N Added CWE CWE-862 Added Reference http://docs.velociraptor.app/announcements/advisories/cve-2026-64954/ Added Reference https://github.com/Velocidex/velociraptor/commit/d7de958e846d3742a7a3a8538fd463e4f12fc528