CVE-2026-115496: CWE-209 Generation of error message containing sensitive information in KNIME KNIME Business Hub
Description
CVE-2026-115496 is a vulnerability in KNIME Business Hub prior to version 1.18.5 where overly informative error messages in the catalog functionality may disclose workflow names to an authenticated remote attacker if the workflow ID is known. No workaround is available.
CVSS v4.0
Score 6.9medium
Affected software
KNIME
KNIME Business Hub
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Technical Analysis
This vulnerability involves the generation of error messages that contain sensitive information (CWE-209) in the catalog functionality of KNIME Business Hub versions before 1.18.5. Specifically, an authenticated remote attacker who knows a workflow ID can obtain the names of workflows through these error messages. The issue is fixed in version 1.18.5. There is no known workaround for this vulnerability.
Potential Impact
An authenticated remote attacker can gain access to workflow names by exploiting overly informative error messages. This information disclosure could aid in further reconnaissance or targeted attacks within the KNIME Business Hub environment. The CVSS 4.0 base score is 6.9 (medium severity), reflecting network attack vector with low complexity and no privileges required, but limited impact confined to information disclosure.
Mitigation Recommendations
Upgrade KNIME Business Hub to version 1.18.5 or later, where this vulnerability is fixed. There is no workaround available, so applying the official patch is necessary to remediate the issue.
Technical Details
- Data Version
- 5.2
- Assigner Short Name
- KNIME
- Date Reserved
- 2026-10-22T15:47:10.635Z
- Cvss Version
- 4.0
- State
- PUBLISHED
Threat ID: 6ada36f64d27ba8daa65441d
Added to database: 10/22/2026, 16:16:54 UTC
Last enriched: 10/22/2026, 16:30:17 UTC
Last updated: 10/22/2026, 16:35:16 UTC
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