CVE-2026-26095: Owl opds · Incorrect Permissions
Affects Owl opdsSource CVE Database V5
Not known to be exploited · CVSS 8.5 High.
Data as of 29 Oct 2026, 19:04 UTC
- EPSS
- 0.1% chance of exploitation in 30 days – higher than 1% of CVEsExploit Prediction Scoring System: the likelihood attackers will use this flaw soon.
CVSS:4.0/AV:L/AC:L/AT:N/PR:L/UI:N/VC:H/VI:H/VA:H/SC:N/SI:N/SA:NExploitation evidence
Disclosed: evidence found.
CVE published 20 Feb 2026
Detectable: no evidence on record.
No public nuclei template indexed
Weaponized: no evidence on record.
No public exploit code indexed in Metasploit or Exploit-DB
Exploited in the wildExploited: no evidence on record.
Not in CISA KEV and no source reports exploitation
Observed by OffSeq MirageSeen by Mirage: no evidence on record.
No attack traffic recorded by OffSeq Mirage sensors
A missing step is not evidence of safety. Sources: cve.org (opens in a new tab), the Metasploit, Exploit-DB and nuclei-templates index as of 29 Oct 2026.
What to do
Affected software
| Product | Affected | Fixed in |
|---|---|---|
| Owlopds | Affected
| Fixed in– |
AI-suggested
Organizations should immediately audit and correct permission settings on critical resources within Owl opds installations to ensure least privilege principles are enforced. Network segmentation should be implemented to restrict local network access to Owl opds services only to trusted users and systems. Monitoring and alerting for unusual file manipulation or access patterns related to Owl opds resources can help detect exploitation attempts early. Employing host-based intrusion detection systems (HIDS) and file integrity monitoring tools will aid in identifying unauthorized changes. Until an official patch is released, consider disabling or isolating vulnerable Owl opds instances if feasible. Additionally, enforce strict access controls and multi-factor authentication on systems hosting Owl opds to reduce the risk of attackers gaining local access. Regularly review and update security policies related to network service permissions and conduct penetration testing focused on permission misconfigurations. Maintain close communication with the vendor for patch availability and apply updates promptly once released.
Description
Incorrect Permission Assignment for Critical Resource in Owl opds 2.2.0.4 allows File Manipulation via a crafted network request.