Improper Privilege Management in OpenBoxes by OpenBoxes
CVE-2026-19928

5.3MEDIUM

Key Information:

Vendor

OpenBoxes

Status
Openboxes
Vendor
CVE Published:
16 August 2026

Badges

👾 Exploit Exists🟡 Public PoC

What is CVE-2026-19928?

The vulnerability affects the function needManager in the Role Interceptor component of OpenBoxes, potentially allowing unauthorized users to manipulate access privileges. An attacker could remotely execute an exploit that compromises the intended access control mechanisms of the application, leading to unauthorized actions within the system. It is recommended to upgrade to version 0.9.8-hotfix1 or 0.9.8 to mitigate this risk, as these updates include critical patches to address the identified security flaw.

Affected Version(s)

OpenBoxes 0.9.0

OpenBoxes 0.9.1

OpenBoxes 0.9.2

Exploit Proof of Concept (PoC)

PoC code is written by security researchers to demonstrate the vulnerability can be exploited. PoC code is also a key component for weaponization which could lead to ransomware.

CVE-2026-19928 - Proof of Concept

References

https://vuldb.com/vuln/390179
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https://vuldb.com/vuln/390179/cti
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https://vuldb.com/cve/CVE-2026-19928
third-party-advisory

CVSS V4

Score:
5.3
Severity:
MEDIUM
Confidentiality:
Low
Integrity:
Low
Availability:
Low
Attack Vector:
Network
Attack Complexity:
Low
Attack Required:
None
Privileges Required:
Undefined
User Interaction:
None

Timeline

  • 🟡

    Public PoC available

  • 👾

    Exploit known to exist

  • Vulnerability published

  • Vulnerability Reserved

Credit

nedlir (VulDB User)
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