CVE-2026-108951: Incorrect Authorization in lavalite cms
Description
LavaLite CMS versions up to 10.1.2 contain an authorization bypass vulnerability that allows authenticated users with low privileges to modify other users' accounts, including administrators. This is achieved by exploiting a flaw in the AbstractRequest isWorkflow() check via a PATCH request to the user update route. The vulnerability enables changes to sensitive account attributes such as name, email, password, status, and mobile number.
CVSS v4.0
Score 7.1high
Affected software
lavalite
cms
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AI-Powered Analysis
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Technical Analysis
CVE-2026-108951 is an authorization bypass vulnerability in LavaLite CMS through version 10.1.2. Authenticated users with low privileges can exploit a flaw in the AbstractRequest isWorkflow() check to send PATCH requests to the user update endpoint, allowing them to modify other users' account details, including those of administrators. This bypasses intended access controls and enables unauthorized account modifications.
Potential Impact
The vulnerability allows low-privileged authenticated users to modify critical account information of other users, including administrators. This could lead to unauthorized access escalation, account takeover, or disruption of administrative controls within the CMS environment.
Mitigation Recommendations
Patch status is not yet confirmed — check the vendor advisory for current remediation guidance. Until an official fix is available, restrict user privileges carefully and monitor for suspicious account modification attempts.
Technical Details
- Data Version
- 5.2
- Assigner Short Name
- VulnCheck
- Date Reserved
- 2026-10-11T19:04:35.205Z
- Cvss Version
- 4.0
- State
- PUBLISHED
Threat ID: 6accd7452cdf04f6569338a1
Added to database: 10/12/2026, 12:49:09 UTC
Last enriched: 10/12/2026, 13:03:18 UTC
Last updated: 10/12/2026, 21:47:27 UTC
Views: 16
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