CVE-2026-42158 Details
Description
Flowsint is an open-source OSINT graph exploration tool designed for cybersecurity investigation, transparency, and verification. Prior to 1.2.3, an adversary with knowledge of an investigation ID, could update the metadata of an investigation of another user. This vulnerability is fixed in 1.2.3.
A vulnerability in Flowsint prior to version 1.2.3 allows users to update the metadata of investigations belonging to other users. This issue arises from a lack of proper access controls, enabling an adversary with knowledge of an investigation ID to alter details such as the investigation's name, description, and status. The vulnerability is located in the Flowsint API, specifically within the investigations route.
Users are advised to update to Flowsint version 1.2.3 or later, where this vulnerability has been fixed.
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Volerion
Assessed May 12, 2026CISA-ADP
Assessed May 14, 2026References to Advisories, Solutions, and Tools
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| URL | Source(s) | Tag(s) |
|---|---|---|
| https://github.com/reconurge/flowsint/security/advisories/GHSA-5h6v-5hv3-3jjw | CISA-ADP | AdvisoryExploitRemedyVendor |
| https://github.com/reconurge/flowsint/security/advisories/GHSA-5h6v-5hv3-3jjw | [email protected] | AdvisoryExploitRemedyVendor |
Weakness Enumeration
| CWE-ID | CWE Name | Source |
|---|---|---|
| CWE-284 | Improper Access Control | [email protected] |
Affected Products
| Product | Versions |
|---|---|
| Flowsint | All versions |
CPE
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Change History
4 change records found show changes
| Date | Action | Recorded By |
|---|---|---|
| Jun 17, 2026 | CVE Modified | [email protected] |
| Jun 17, 2026 | CVE Modified | CISA-ADP |
| May 14, 2026 | CVE Modified | CISA-ADP |
| May 12, 2026 | New CVE Received | [email protected] |