Authentication Flaw in Crocodilestick Calibre-Web-Automated Affects Remote Management
CVE-2026-7714

6.9MEDIUM

Key Information:

Vendor

Crocodilestick

Status
Calibre-web-automated
Vendor
CVE Published:
4 May 2026

Badges

👾 Exploit Exists🟡 Public PoC

What is CVE-2026-7714?

An authentication flaw has been identified in the Admin Endpoint of Crocodilestick's Calibre-Web-Automated within the file cps/cwa_functions.py. This vulnerability allows remote attackers to manipulate the application due to inadequate authentication mechanisms. As a result, unauthorized users may exploit this weakness to gain access to protected functionalities without appropriate credentials. Despite prior warnings through a pull request, the project's maintainers have yet to address the issue, which raises concerns about the software's security posture.

Affected Version(s)

Calibre-Web-Automated 4.0.0

Calibre-Web-Automated 4.0.1

Calibre-Web-Automated 4.0.2

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-2026-7714 - Proof of Concept

References

https://vuldb.com/vuln/360890
vdb-entry
https://vuldb.com/vuln/360890/cti
signaturepermissions-required
https://vuldb.com/submit/806468
third-party-advisory

CVSS V4

Score:
6.9
Severity:
MEDIUM
Confidentiality:
None
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

JasperX (VulDB User)
VulDB CNA Team
.