Improper Authorization in Wooey API Endpoint by Wooey
CVE-2026-7142

5.3MEDIUM

Key Information:

Vendor

Wooey

Status
Wooey
Vendor
CVE Published:
27 April 2026

Badges

👾 Exploit Exists🟡 Public PoC

What is CVE-2026-7142?

A vulnerability exists in Wooey's API Endpoint, particularly in the 'add_or_update_script' function found in the file 'wooey/api/scripts.py'. This issue can be exploited to perform improper authorization, allowing for remote attacks. It's crucial for users running versions up to 0.13.2 to upgrade to versions 0.13.3rc1 or 0.14.0, which include the necessary patch (commit f7846fc0c323da8325422cab32623491757f1b88) to mitigate this vulnerability effectively.

Affected Version(s)

Wooey 0.13.0

Wooey 0.13.1

Wooey 0.13.2

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-2026-7142 - Proof of Concept

References

https://vuldb.com/vuln/359741
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https://vuldb.com/vuln/359741/cti
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https://vuldb.com/submit/801533
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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

anch0r (VulDB User)
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