Improper input validation in Rapid7 Velociraptor

CVE-2026-5329

Rapid7 Velociraptor versions prior to 0.76.2 contain an improper input validation vulnerability in the client monitoring message handler on the Velociraptor server (primarily Linux) that allows an authenticated remote attacker to write to arbitrary internal server queues via a crafted monitoring message with a malicious queue name. The server handler that receives client monitoring messages does not sufficiently validate the queue name supplied by the client, allowing a rogue client to write arbitrary messages to privileged internal queues. This may lead to remote code execution on the Velociraptor server. Rapid7 Hosted Velociraptor instances are not affected by this vulnerability.

Vulnerability class: Drupalgeddon 2 (CVE-2018-7600)

EPSS: 0.005 (38.6th percentile) — read the EPSS interpretation.

CVSS v3 metric

CVSS v3 base score 8.5 (High). Vector: CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:H/PR:L/UI:N/S:C/C:H/I:H/A:H.

Affected products

Weakness classification (CWE)

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Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2026-5329?
CVE-2026-5329 is a high-severity vulnerability in Rapid7 Velociraptor, classified under Improper Input Validation. CVSS score: 8.5/10. Published 2026-04-09.
How severe is CVE-2026-5329?
High severity. CVSS v3 base score is 8.5 out of 10.