Authorization Bypass Through User-Controlled Key Affecting open-webui package, versions [,0.8.11)
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- published17 May 2026
- disclosed14 May 2026
- creditzeeshanyshaikh
Introduced: 14 May 2026
NewCVE-2026-45666 (opens in a new tab)How to fix?
Upgrade open-webui to version 0.8.11 or higher.
Overview
open-webui is an Open WebUI
Affected versions of this package are vulnerable to Authorization Bypass Through User-Controlled Key in the GET /api/v1/notes/{note_id} endpoint due to missing authorization checks. An attacker can access and retrieve notes belonging to other users by manipulating the note_id parameter and enabling the notes feature through the API, potentially exposing sensitive or private user data. This is only exploitable if the attacker is an authenticated user and can modify the enable_notes configuration via the API or frontend.