CVE-2026-45671 Details
Description
Open WebUI is a self-hosted artificial intelligence platform designed to operate entirely offline. Prior to 0.9.0, any authenticated user can permanently delete files owned by other users via DELETE /api/v1/files/{id} when the target file is referenced in any shared chat. The has_access_to_file() authorization gate unconditionally grants access through its shared-chat branch. It checks neither the requesting user's identity nor the type of operation being performed. File UUIDs (which would otherwise be impractical to guess) are disclosed to any user with read access to a knowledge base via GET /api/v1/knowledge/{id}/files. This vulnerability is fixed in 0.9.0.
An authorization bypass vulnerability has been identified in Open WebUI versions prior to 0.9.0, allowing any authenticated user to permanently delete files owned by other users. This issue arises when the target file is referenced in a shared chat, as the 'has_access_to_file()' authorization check improperly grants access without verifying the user's identity or the nature of the operation. File UUIDs, which are not easily guessable, can be obtained by any user with read access to a knowledge base through the API.
Users can update to Open WebUI version 0.9.0 or later, where this vulnerability has been fixed.
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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-26g9-27vm-x3q8 | CISA-ADP | ExploitMitigationVendor Advisory |
| https://github.com/open-webui/open-webui/security/advisories/GHSA-26g9-27vm-x3q8 | [email protected] | ExploitMitigationVendor Advisory |
Weakness Enumeration
| CWE-ID | CWE Name | Source |
|---|---|---|
| CWE-639 | Authorization Bypass Through User-Controlled Key | [email protected] |
Affected Products
| Product | Versions |
|---|---|
| openwebui open webui | < 0.9.0 |
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 15, 2026 | CVE Modified | CISA-ADP |
| May 15, 2026 | New CVE Received | [email protected] |