CVE-2026-27960 Details
Description
OpenCTI is an open source platform for managing cyber threat intelligence knowledge and observables. In versions 6.6.0 through 6.9.12, there is a privilege escalation vulnerability that can be exploited by unauthenticated attackers to query the API as any existing user, including the default admin account. This issue has been fixed in version 6.9.13. As a workaround, the default admin can be disabled using the `APP__ADMIN__EXTERNALLY_MANAGED` configuration.
A privilege escalation vulnerability has been identified in OpenCTI versions 6.6.0 prior to 6.9.13. This vulnerability allows unauthenticated attackers to query the API as any existing user, including the default admin account. The issue arises from improper access controls, enabling unauthorized users to gain elevated privileges through the API.
Users can upgrade to OpenCTI version 6.9.13 or later to address this vulnerability. Additionally, the default admin account can be disabled using the APP__ADMIN__EXTERNALLY_MANAGED configuration.
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CVSS 4.0 Severity and Vector Strings:
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CVSS 3.x Severity and Vector Strings:
No data available for CVSS Version 2.0 on this CVE.
CISA-ADP
Assessed May 6, 2026References to Advisories, Solutions, and Tools
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| URL | Source(s) | Tag(s) |
|---|---|---|
| https://github.com/OpenCTI-Platform/opencti/security/advisories/GHSA-6vvv-vmfr-xhrx | [email protected] | MitigationVendor Advisory |
Weakness Enumeration
| CWE-ID | CWE Name | Source |
|---|---|---|
| CWE-287 | Improper Authentication | [email protected] |
Affected Products
| Product | Versions |
|---|---|
| citeum opencti | >= 6.9.0, < 6.9.13 |
CPE
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Change History
5 change records found show changes
| Date | Action | Recorded By |
|---|---|---|
| Jul 25, 2026 | CVE Translated | [email protected] |
| Jun 17, 2026 | CVE Modified | [email protected] |
| Jun 17, 2026 | CVE Modified | CISA-ADP |
| May 12, 2026 | Initial Analysis | [email protected] |
| May 5, 2026 | New CVE Received | [email protected] |