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CVE-2026-19584VulnerabilityPublished 09/10/2026Updated 09/11/2026

CVE-2026-19584: CWE-1336 Improper Neutralization of Special Elements Used in a Template Engine in Rapid7 Velociraptor

Affects Rapid7 VelociraptorSource CVE Database V5

0

Not known to be exploited · CVSS 7.7 High.

Data as of 10/25/2026, 04:40:11 UTC

CVSS 3.1 base score
7.7High
How severe the flaw is on the 0–10 CVSS scale.
Exploitation

Not in CISA KEV, no exploitation reported

EPSS
0.1% chance of exploitation in 30 days – higher than 8% of CVEsExploit Prediction Scoring System: the likelihood attackers will use this flaw soon.
CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:H/PR:L/UI:R/S:C/C:H/I:H/A:N

What to do

Affected software

ProductAffectedFixed in
Rapid7VelociraptorAffected
  • <0.77.2
Fixed in
  • 0.77.2
GitHubVelociraptorpkg:github/VelociraptorOther threatsAffected
  • <0.77.2
Fixed in
  • 0.77.2

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AI-suggested

Users should monitor the vendor advisory for updates. Until a fix is available, restrict NOTEBOOK_EDITOR permissions to trusted users only and avoid restoring backups from untrusted sources to mitigate risk.

Description

CVE-2026-19584 is a vulnerability in Rapid7 Velociraptor affecting versions from 0 up to but not including 0.77.2. It involves improper neutralization of special elements in a template engine used during notebook backup restoration. A user with NOTEBOOK_EDITOR permission can inject a VQL query into notebook cell content, which is then evaluated with elevated permissions upon backup restoration.

Impact

An attacker with NOTEBOOK_EDITOR permission can escalate privileges by injecting VQL queries into notebook backups. These queries execute with elevated permissions when the backup is restored, potentially compromising confidentiality and integrity of the system. The CVSS score of 7.7 (high) reflects the network attack vector, required low privileges, user interaction, and significant impact on confidentiality and integrity.

Summary

Velociraptor's default daily backup feature creates notebook backups. When restoring these backups, the notebook cell content is interpolated into a template without access control checks. This flaw allows a malicious user with NOTEBOOK_EDITOR privileges to embed a VQL query that executes with elevated permissions during the backup restoration process, leading to potential privilege escalation and unauthorized code execution.

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