CVE-2026-6819: HKUDS OpenHarness · Incorrect Default Permissions
Affects HKUDS OpenHarnessSource CVE Database V5
Not known to be exploited · CVSS 8.7 High : upgrade to PR #156 soon.
Data as of 30 Oct 2026, 11:52 UTC
- EPSS
- 0.2% chance of exploitation in 30 days – higher than 21% of CVEsExploit Prediction Scoring System: the likelihood attackers will use this flaw soon.
- Patch
- Available – fixed in PR #156
CVSS:4.0/AV:N/AC:L/AT:N/PR:N/UI:P/VC:H/VI:H/VA:H/SC:N/SI:N/SA:NExploitation evidence
Disclosed: evidence found.
CVE published 21 Apr 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 30 Oct 2026.
What to do
Upgrade HKUDS OpenHarness to PR #156.
Affected software
| Product | Affected | Fixed in |
|---|---|---|
| HKUDSOpenHarness | Affected
| Fixed in
|
GitHubhkuds/OpenHarnesspkg:github/hkuds/OpenHarnessOther threats | Affected
| Fixed in– |
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AI-suggested
Until an official fix or mitigation is provided, restrict access to the channel layer to trusted entities only and monitor for unauthorized plugin management activity. Avoid exposing the vulnerable commands to untrusted remote senders.
Description
HKUDS OpenHarness prior to PR #156 remediation exposes plugin lifecycle commands including /plugin install, /plugin enable, /plugin disable, and /reload-plugins to remote senders by default. Attackers who gain access through the channel layer can remotely manage plugin trust and activation state, enabling unauthorized plugin installation and activation on the system.
References
- github.com/HKUDS/OpenHarness/pull/156 (opens in a new tab)
- github.com/HKUDS/OpenHarness/commit/59017e09880fcf9a6f60456a84fb982900b2c0b2 (opens in a new tab)
- github.com/HKUDS/OpenHarness/releases/tag/v0.1.7 (opens in a new tab)
- vulncheck.com/advisories/hkuds-openharness-plugin-management-command-exposure (opens in a new tab)