CVE-2026-26102: Owl opds · Incorrect Permissions
Affects Owl opdsSource CVE Database V5
Not known to be exploited · CVSS 8.5 High.
Data as of 30 Oct 2026, 06:59 UTC
- EPSS
- 0.1% chance of exploitation in 30 days – higher than 2% 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
To mitigate CVE-2026-26102, organizations should first verify if they are running Owl opds version 2.2.0.4 or affected versions and prioritize upgrading to a patched version once available. In the absence of an official patch, administrators should restrict local access to the Owl opds service to trusted users only, employing strict network segmentation and access control lists to limit exposure. Implementing file integrity monitoring can help detect unauthorized changes to critical files. Additionally, reviewing and hardening permission settings on the affected resources manually can reduce the attack surface. Employing host-based intrusion detection systems (HIDS) and continuous monitoring for anomalous network requests targeting Owl opds may provide early warning of exploitation attempts. Organizations should also conduct regular privilege audits to ensure users have the minimum necessary permissions, reducing the risk posed by compromised accounts. Finally, maintaining comprehensive logging and incident response plans will aid in rapid detection and remediation if exploitation occurs.
Description
Incorrect Permission Assignment for Critical Resource in Owl opds 2.2.0.4 allows File Manipulation via a crafted network request.