CVE-2026-45665 Details
Description
Open WebUI is a self-hosted artificial intelligence platform designed to operate entirely offline. Prior to 0.8.0, a Stored Cross-Site Scripting (XSS) vulnerability exists in the Banner component due to an improper sanitization order (specifically, DOMPurify is executed before the marked library). This vulnerability allows a compromised or malicious administrator to plant a malicious payload in the global banner. Crucially, this vector enables Privilege Escalation, as the malicious banner is rendered for all users, including the Super Admin (Primary Admin). Consequently, the payload successfully bypasses the existing security mechanism. An attacker can leverage this to steal the Super Admin's session token This vulnerability is fixed in 0.8.0.
A stored cross-site scripting vulnerability has been identified in Open WebUI versions prior to 0.8.0. The issue arises in the Banner component, where improper input sanitization allows a malicious administrator to inject harmful payloads into the global banner. This vulnerability is particularly concerning as it enables privilege escalation; the injected banner is displayed to all users, including the Super Admin, thereby bypassing existing security measures. An attacker could exploit this to steal the Super Admin's session token.
Users should update to Open WebUI version 0.8.0 or later, where this vulnerability has been fixed.
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CVSS 4.0 Severity and Vector Strings:
No CVSS 4.0 data is available for this CVE.
CVSS 3.x Severity and Vector Strings:
No data available for CVSS Version 2.0 on this CVE.
CISA-ADP
Assessed May 18, 2026References to Advisories, Solutions, and Tools
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| URL | Source(s) | Tag(s) |
|---|---|---|
| https://github.com/open-webui/open-webui/security/advisories/GHSA-cqp4-qqvg-3787 | CISA-ADP | ExploitMitigationVendor Advisory |
| https://github.com/open-webui/open-webui/security/advisories/GHSA-cqp4-qqvg-3787 | [email protected] | ExploitMitigationVendor Advisory |
Weakness Enumeration
| CWE-ID | CWE Name | Source |
|---|---|---|
| CWE-79 | Improper Neutralization of Input During Web Page Generation ('Cross-site Scripting') | [email protected] |
Affected Products
| Product | Versions |
|---|---|
| openwebui open webui | < 0.8.0 |
CPE
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Change History
5 change records found show changes
| Date | Action | Recorded By |
|---|---|---|
| Jun 17, 2026 | CVE Modified | [email protected] |
| Jun 17, 2026 | CVE Modified | CISA-ADP |
| May 19, 2026 | Initial Analysis | [email protected] |
| May 18, 2026 | CVE Modified | CISA-ADP |
| May 15, 2026 | New CVE Received | [email protected] |