CVE-2026-7713: Improper Authorization in crocodilestick Calibre-Web-Automated
CVE-2026-7713 is a medium severity vulnerability in crocodilestick Calibre-Web-Automated versions up to 4. 0. 6. It involves improper authorization in the generate_auth_token function within the Kobo auth-token route. This flaw can be exploited remotely without user interaction. A public exploit exists. Upgrading to version 4. 0. 7 resolves the issue.
AI Analysis
Technical Summary
The vulnerability affects the generate_auth_token function in the cps/kobo_auth.py file of crocodilestick Calibre-Web-Automated up to version 4.0.6. Improper authorization allows remote attackers to potentially bypass intended access controls. The issue is fixed in version 4.0.7, with the patch identified by commit 9f50bb2c16160564c9f8777dc2ceed3eb95e4807. The CVSS 4.0 base score is 5.3, indicating medium severity, with network attack vector, low complexity, no privileges required, and no user interaction needed.
Potential Impact
Successful exploitation can lead to unauthorized access due to improper authorization in the authentication token generation process. This may allow attackers to perform actions or access resources beyond their privileges. The vulnerability is exploitable remotely and has a public exploit available, increasing the risk of exploitation.
Mitigation Recommendations
Upgrade crocodilestick Calibre-Web-Automated to version 4.0.7 or later, which contains the official fix for this vulnerability. No other mitigation steps are indicated. Patch status is confirmed by the vendor's advisory stating the upgrade addresses the issue.
CVE-2026-7713: Improper Authorization in crocodilestick Calibre-Web-Automated
Description
CVE-2026-7713 is a medium severity vulnerability in crocodilestick Calibre-Web-Automated versions up to 4. 0. 6. It involves improper authorization in the generate_auth_token function within the Kobo auth-token route. This flaw can be exploited remotely without user interaction. A public exploit exists. Upgrading to version 4. 0. 7 resolves the issue.
AI-Powered Analysis
Machine-generated threat intelligence
Technical Analysis
The vulnerability affects the generate_auth_token function in the cps/kobo_auth.py file of crocodilestick Calibre-Web-Automated up to version 4.0.6. Improper authorization allows remote attackers to potentially bypass intended access controls. The issue is fixed in version 4.0.7, with the patch identified by commit 9f50bb2c16160564c9f8777dc2ceed3eb95e4807. The CVSS 4.0 base score is 5.3, indicating medium severity, with network attack vector, low complexity, no privileges required, and no user interaction needed.
Potential Impact
Successful exploitation can lead to unauthorized access due to improper authorization in the authentication token generation process. This may allow attackers to perform actions or access resources beyond their privileges. The vulnerability is exploitable remotely and has a public exploit available, increasing the risk of exploitation.
Mitigation Recommendations
Upgrade crocodilestick Calibre-Web-Automated to version 4.0.7 or later, which contains the official fix for this vulnerability. No other mitigation steps are indicated. Patch status is confirmed by the vendor's advisory stating the upgrade addresses the issue.
Technical Details
- Data Version
- 5.2
- Assigner Short Name
- VulDB
- Date Reserved
- 2026-05-03T07:59:45.943Z
- Cvss Version
- 4.0
- State
- PUBLISHED
- Remediation Level
- null
Threat ID: 69f7e6bbcbff5d86107d46c8
Added to database: 5/4/2026, 12:22:19 AM
Last enriched: 5/4/2026, 12:36:22 AM
Last updated: 5/4/2026, 1:24:02 AM
Views: 3
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