CVE-2026-5378: CWE-863 Incorrect Authorization in runZero Platform
An issue that allowed administrators to create and update users outside of their authorized organization scope has been resolved. This is an instance of CWE-863: Incorrect Authorization, and has an estimated CVSS score of CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:H/PR:H/UI:N/S:C/C:N/I:H/A:N (5.8 Medium). This issue was fixed in version 4.0.260203.0 of the runZero Platform.
AI Analysis
Technical Summary
This vulnerability in the runZero Platform allowed administrators to perform user management actions beyond their authorized organizational boundaries, constituting an incorrect authorization flaw (CWE-863). The CVSS vector indicates the attack requires network access, high complexity, and high privileges, but no user interaction. The scope is changed, affecting integrity but not confidentiality or availability. The issue was fixed in version 4.0.260203.0 of the platform.
Potential Impact
The vulnerability could allow authorized administrators to create or update users outside their permitted organization scope, potentially leading to unauthorized privilege escalation or unauthorized user management within the platform. There is no impact on confidentiality or availability. No known exploits in the wild have been reported.
Mitigation Recommendations
Upgrade to runZero Platform version 4.0.260203.0 or later, where this authorization issue has been fixed. Patch status is confirmed by the vendor advisory indicating the fix in this version. No additional mitigation steps are specified.
CVE-2026-5378: CWE-863 Incorrect Authorization in runZero Platform
Description
An issue that allowed administrators to create and update users outside of their authorized organization scope has been resolved. This is an instance of CWE-863: Incorrect Authorization, and has an estimated CVSS score of CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:H/PR:H/UI:N/S:C/C:N/I:H/A:N (5.8 Medium). This issue was fixed in version 4.0.260203.0 of the runZero Platform.
AI-Powered Analysis
Machine-generated threat intelligence
Technical Analysis
This vulnerability in the runZero Platform allowed administrators to perform user management actions beyond their authorized organizational boundaries, constituting an incorrect authorization flaw (CWE-863). The CVSS vector indicates the attack requires network access, high complexity, and high privileges, but no user interaction. The scope is changed, affecting integrity but not confidentiality or availability. The issue was fixed in version 4.0.260203.0 of the platform.
Potential Impact
The vulnerability could allow authorized administrators to create or update users outside their permitted organization scope, potentially leading to unauthorized privilege escalation or unauthorized user management within the platform. There is no impact on confidentiality or availability. No known exploits in the wild have been reported.
Mitigation Recommendations
Upgrade to runZero Platform version 4.0.260203.0 or later, where this authorization issue has been fixed. Patch status is confirmed by the vendor advisory indicating the fix in this version. No additional mitigation steps are specified.
Technical Details
- Data Version
- 5.2
- Assigner Short Name
- runZero
- Date Reserved
- 2026-04-01T20:13:06.790Z
- Cvss Version
- 3.1
- State
- PUBLISHED
- Remediation Level
- null
Threat ID: 69d51c41aaed68159a2c16bc
Added to database: 4/7/2026, 3:01:21 PM
Last enriched: 4/7/2026, 3:17:26 PM
Last updated: 4/7/2026, 5:23:59 PM
Views: 4
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