CVE-2026-19200: CWE-862: Missing Authorization in Rapid7 Velociraptor
Description
CVE-2026-19200 is a high-severity vulnerability in Rapid7 Velociraptor versions prior to 0.77.2. It involves a missing authorization check in the verify() VQL function, which allows users with NOTEBOOK_EDIT permission to overwrite existing artifacts in the global artifact repository without proper permissions. This flaw could lead to significant confidentiality, integrity, and availability impacts.
CVSS v3.1
Score 8.9high
Affected software
Rapid7
Velociraptor
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Technical Analysis
The vulnerability arises from an implementation fault in the verify() VQL function of Rapid7 Velociraptor. This function uses the global artifact repository and lacks adequate authorization controls, permitting users with the NOTEBOOK_EDIT permission to overwrite existing artifacts. The vulnerability is classified under CWE-862 (Missing Authorization) and CWE-94 (Improper Control of Generation of Code). It affects Velociraptor versions before 0.77.2. The CVSS 3.1 base score is 8.9, reflecting network attack vector, low attack complexity, low privileges required, user interaction needed, scope change, and high impact on confidentiality, integrity, and low impact on availability.
Potential Impact
An attacker with NOTEBOOK_EDIT permission (such as an analyst role) can exploit this vulnerability to overwrite artifacts in the global repository without proper authorization. This can lead to unauthorized modification of artifacts, potentially compromising the integrity and confidentiality of the system. The vulnerability has a high severity score (CVSS 8.9) indicating significant risk if exploited.
Mitigation Recommendations
No official patch or remediation level is currently stated in the vendor advisory or CVE data. Patch status is not yet confirmed — check the vendor advisory for current remediation guidance. Until a fix is available, restrict NOTEBOOK_EDIT permissions to trusted users only and monitor for any suspicious activity involving artifact modifications.
Technical Details
- Data Version
- 5.2
- Assigner Short Name
- rapid7
- Date Reserved
- 2026-08-07T03:02:13.638Z
- Cvss Version
- 3.1
- State
- PUBLISHED
Threat ID: 6a8bbc90acd9273b49dc1001
Added to database: 08/24/2026, 03:37:52 UTC
Last enriched: 09/10/2026, 12:37:20 UTC
Last updated: 10/08/2026, 06:48:15 UTC
Views: 103
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