CVE-2026-7723
PrefectHQ prefect WebSocket Endpoint in missing authentication
Description
A flaw has been found in PrefectHQ prefect up to 3.6.13. Affected is an unknown function of the file /api/events/in of the component WebSocket Endpoint. Executing a manipulation can lead to missing authentication. The attack may be performed from remote. The exploit has been published and may be used. Upgrading to version 3.6.14 is able to address this issue. This patch is called f8afecadf88ea5f73694dafa3a365b9d8fae1ad6. It is recommended to upgrade the affected component. The vendor was contacted early, responded in a very professional manner and quickly released a fixed version of the affected product.
INFO
Published Date :
May 4, 2026, 3:16 a.m.
Last Modified :
May 4, 2026, 10:16 p.m.
Remotely Exploit :
Yes !
Source :
[email protected]
CVSS Scores
| Score | Version | Severity | Vector | Exploitability Score | Impact Score | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| CVSS 2.0 | HIGH | [email protected] | ||||
| CVSS 3.1 | HIGH | [email protected] | ||||
| CVSS 4.0 | MEDIUM | [email protected] |
Solution
- Upgrade PrefectHQ prefect to version 3.6.14.
- Apply patch 0d3ab3c2d3f9f98abfafdf7b9f6d4f8ed3925e40.
- Verify authentication controls are functional.
Public PoC/Exploit Available at Github
CVE-2026-7723 has a 1 public
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CVE Modified by [email protected]
May. 04, 2026
Action Type Old Value New Value Changed Description A flaw has been found in PrefectHQ prefect up to 3.6.13. Affected is an unknown function of the file /api/events/in of the component WebSocket Endpoint. Executing a manipulation can lead to missing authentication. The attack may be performed from remote. The exploit has been published and may be used. Upgrading to version 3.6.14 is able to address this issue. This patch is called 0d3ab3c2d3f9f98abfafdf7b9f6d4f8ed3925e40. It is recommended to upgrade the affected component. A flaw has been found in PrefectHQ prefect up to 3.6.13. Affected is an unknown function of the file /api/events/in of the component WebSocket Endpoint. Executing a manipulation can lead to missing authentication. The attack may be performed from remote. The exploit has been published and may be used. Upgrading to version 3.6.14 is able to address this issue. This patch is called f8afecadf88ea5f73694dafa3a365b9d8fae1ad6. It is recommended to upgrade the affected component. The vendor was contacted early, responded in a very professional manner and quickly released a fixed version of the affected product. Added Reference https://github.com/PrefectHQ/prefect/commit/f8afecadf88ea5f73694dafa3a365b9d8fae1ad6 Removed Reference https://github.com/PrefectHQ/prefect/commit/0d3ab3c2d3f9f98abfafdf7b9f6d4f8ed3925e40 -
New CVE Received by [email protected]
May. 04, 2026
Action Type Old Value New Value Added Description A flaw has been found in PrefectHQ prefect up to 3.6.13. Affected is an unknown function of the file /api/events/in of the component WebSocket Endpoint. Executing a manipulation can lead to missing authentication. The attack may be performed from remote. The exploit has been published and may be used. Upgrading to version 3.6.14 is able to address this issue. This patch is called 0d3ab3c2d3f9f98abfafdf7b9f6d4f8ed3925e40. It is recommended to upgrade the affected component. Added CVSS V4.0 AV:N/AC:L/AT:N/PR:N/UI:N/VC:L/VI:L/VA:L/SC:N/SI:N/SA:N/E:P/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:L/I:L/A:L Added CVSS V2 (AV:N/AC:L/Au:N/C:P/I:P/A:P) Added CWE CWE-287 Added CWE CWE-306 Added Reference https://gist.github.com/nedlir/f1ab8aa038aafbcc6beeef21fab1d74f Added Reference https://github.com/PrefectHQ/prefect/ Added Reference https://github.com/PrefectHQ/prefect/commit/0d3ab3c2d3f9f98abfafdf7b9f6d4f8ed3925e40 Added Reference https://github.com/PrefectHQ/prefect/pull/20372 Added Reference https://github.com/PrefectHQ/prefect/releases/tag/3.6.14 Added Reference https://vuldb.com/submit/807256 Added Reference https://vuldb.com/vuln/360899 Added Reference https://vuldb.com/vuln/360899/cti