CVE-2026-11500: Authorization Bypass in Weaviate
CVE-2026-11500 is an authorization bypass vulnerability in Weaviate versions up to 1. 37. 7 affecting the Static API Key Handler component. The issue arises from improper validation of the StaticApiKey argument in the validateConfig function, allowing remote attackers to bypass authorization. Exploitation complexity is high and the exploitability is considered difficult. A fix is available in version 1. 38. 0-rc. 0, which should be applied to resolve the issue. The vulnerability has a low CVSS score of 2.
AI Analysis
Technical Summary
This vulnerability in Weaviate (up to 1.37.7) involves an authorization bypass caused by manipulation of the StaticApiKey argument in the validateConfig function of the Static API Key Handler. The flaw allows remote attackers to bypass authorization controls, though exploitation is complex and difficult. The issue is resolved by upgrading to Weaviate version 1.38.0-rc.0, which includes a patch identified by commit 40f2cc32279f0f8a51016c3c6870a2c0c808e6c0.
Potential Impact
Successful exploitation could allow an attacker with low privileges to bypass authorization mechanisms remotely, potentially gaining unauthorized access to protected functionality. However, the low CVSS score (2.3) and high attack complexity indicate limited impact and difficulty in exploitation. No known exploits are reported in the wild.
Mitigation Recommendations
Upgrade Weaviate to version 1.38.0-rc.0 or later to apply the official patch addressing this vulnerability. Since the product is not a cloud service, users must apply this update themselves. Patch status is confirmed by the vendor's release notes referencing the specific commit. No additional mitigation is indicated.
CVE-2026-11500: Authorization Bypass in Weaviate
Description
CVE-2026-11500 is an authorization bypass vulnerability in Weaviate versions up to 1. 37. 7 affecting the Static API Key Handler component. The issue arises from improper validation of the StaticApiKey argument in the validateConfig function, allowing remote attackers to bypass authorization. Exploitation complexity is high and the exploitability is considered difficult. A fix is available in version 1. 38. 0-rc. 0, which should be applied to resolve the issue. The vulnerability has a low CVSS score of 2.
CVSS v4.0
Score 2.3low
AI-Powered Analysis
Machine-generated threat intelligence
Technical Analysis
This vulnerability in Weaviate (up to 1.37.7) involves an authorization bypass caused by manipulation of the StaticApiKey argument in the validateConfig function of the Static API Key Handler. The flaw allows remote attackers to bypass authorization controls, though exploitation is complex and difficult. The issue is resolved by upgrading to Weaviate version 1.38.0-rc.0, which includes a patch identified by commit 40f2cc32279f0f8a51016c3c6870a2c0c808e6c0.
Potential Impact
Successful exploitation could allow an attacker with low privileges to bypass authorization mechanisms remotely, potentially gaining unauthorized access to protected functionality. However, the low CVSS score (2.3) and high attack complexity indicate limited impact and difficulty in exploitation. No known exploits are reported in the wild.
Mitigation Recommendations
Upgrade Weaviate to version 1.38.0-rc.0 or later to apply the official patch addressing this vulnerability. Since the product is not a cloud service, users must apply this update themselves. Patch status is confirmed by the vendor's release notes referencing the specific commit. No additional mitigation is indicated.
Technical Details
- Data Version
- 5.2
- Assigner Short Name
- VulDB
- Date Reserved
- 2026-06-07T13:32:26.497Z
- Cvss Version
- 4.0
- State
- PUBLISHED
- Remediation Level
- null
Threat ID: 6a269395e29bf47b50d3c334
Added to database: 6/8/2026, 10:04:05 AM
Last enriched: 6/8/2026, 10:18:47 AM
Last updated: 6/8/2026, 11:33:02 AM
Views: 3
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