CVE-2026-46651: CWE-306: Missing Authentication for Critical Function in intranda goobi-viewer-core
Description
CVE-2026-46651 is a critical vulnerability in intranda goobi-viewer-core versions 24.03 up to but not including 26.05. The DownloadTaskEndpoint WebSocket endpoint (/tasks/download/monitor.socket) accepts download requests from unauthenticated users, allowing unauthorized access to critical functions. This issue has been patched in version 26.05.
CVSS v3.1
Score 9.8critical
Affected software
intranda
goobi-viewer-core
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AI-Powered Analysis
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Technical Analysis
The Goobi viewer is a web application for displaying digitised material in web browsers. Versions from 24.03 to before 26.05 of goobi-viewer-core contain a missing authentication vulnerability (CWE-306) in the DownloadTaskEndpoint WebSocket endpoint. This endpoint accepts download requests without requiring user authentication, potentially allowing unauthorized users to perform critical download operations. The vulnerability has been addressed and fixed in version 26.05.
Potential Impact
The vulnerability allows unauthenticated users to access the download functionality of the Goobi viewer, potentially leading to unauthorized data access and full compromise of confidentiality, integrity, and availability of the affected system. The CVSS 3.1 base score is 9.8 (critical), reflecting network attack vector, no privileges required, no user interaction, and high impact on confidentiality, integrity, and availability.
Mitigation Recommendations
Upgrade goobi-viewer-core to version 26.05 or later, where this vulnerability has been patched. No other mitigation is required as the fix is official and addresses the missing authentication issue.
Technical Details
- Data Version
- 5.2
- Assigner Short Name
- GitHub_M
- Date Reserved
- 2026-05-15T20:11:54.585Z
- Cvss Version
- 3.1
- State
- PUBLISHED
Threat ID: 6adb6fb44d27ba8daa33ac37
Added to database: 10/23/2026, 14:31:16 UTC
Last enriched: 10/23/2026, 14:45:35 UTC
Last updated: 10/23/2026, 15:26:05 UTC
Views: 3
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