Privilege escalation in Openbq-Org Openbb
CVE-2026-116108
A flaw has been found in openbq-org OpenBB up to 4.7.2/5.0.0. This affects an unknown part of the file openbb_platform/core/openbb_core/app/model/api_settings.py of the component Local API Server. This manipulation causes improper access controls. Remote exploitation of the attack is possible. The exploit has been published and may be used. The vendor was contacted early about this disclosure but did not respond in any way.
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CVSS v3 metric
CVSS v3 base score 4.3 (Medium). Vector: CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:N/UI:R/S:U/C:L/I:N/A:N.
EPSS exploit prediction
No EPSS score from FIRST.org yet. New CVEs usually get one within a few days; no score means no signal yet, not low risk. How EPSS works.
Affected products
- Openbq-Org Openbb — versions 4.7.0, 4.7.1, 4.7.2
Weakness classification (CWE)
References
- vuldb.com/vuln/426176 (vdb-entry)
- vuldb.com/vuln/426176/cti (signature, permissions-required)
- vuldb.com/cve/CVE-2026-116108 (third-party-advisory)
- vuldb.com/submit/1003285 (third-party-advisory)
Frequently asked questions
- What is CVE-2026-116108?
- CVE-2026-116108 is a medium-severity vulnerability in Openbq-Org Openbb, classified under Incorrect Privilege Assignment. CVSS score: 4.3/10. Published 2026-10-26.
- How severe is CVE-2026-116108?
- Medium severity. CVSS v3 base score is 4.3 out of 10.