CVE-2026-78166: Code Injection in provectus kafka-ui
CVE-2026-78166 is a code injection vulnerability in provectus kafka-ui versions 0.7.0, 0.7.1, and 0.7.2. The flaw exists in the executeSmartFilterTest function within the Groovy Code Handler component, allowing remote attackers to inject code. Public exploit code is available, but no official vendor response or patch has been issued yet. The vulnerability has a medium severity rating with a CVSS 4.0 score of 5.3.
AI Analysis
Technical Summary
This vulnerability affects provectus kafka-ui up to version 0.7.2 in the executeSmartFilterTest function of the kafka-ui-api controller MessagesController.java. It allows remote code injection via manipulation of the Groovy Code Handler component. The issue was responsibly disclosed but remains unpatched, and exploit code has been publicly released.
Potential Impact
Successful exploitation could allow an attacker to execute arbitrary code remotely within the context of the kafka-ui application, potentially leading to unauthorized actions or data compromise. The CVSS score of 5.3 indicates a medium impact with network attack vector and low complexity.
Mitigation Recommendations
No official fix or patch has been released by the vendor as of the current information. Users should monitor the vendor's advisory channels for updates. Until a patch is available, consider restricting access to the kafka-ui interface to trusted users only and applying network-level controls to limit exposure.
CVE-2026-78166: Code Injection in provectus kafka-ui
Description
CVE-2026-78166 is a code injection vulnerability in provectus kafka-ui versions 0.7.0, 0.7.1, and 0.7.2. The flaw exists in the executeSmartFilterTest function within the Groovy Code Handler component, allowing remote attackers to inject code. Public exploit code is available, but no official vendor response or patch has been issued yet. The vulnerability has a medium severity rating with a CVSS 4.0 score of 5.3.
CVSS v4.0
Score 5.3medium
Affected software
pkg:maven/com.provectus/kafka-uicpe:2.3:a:provectus:kafka-ui:*:*:*:*:*:*:*:*Run on your own infrastructure? Check whether these packages are installed with threat-finder — our free open-source scanner.
AI-Powered Analysis
Machine-generated threat intelligence
Technical Analysis
This vulnerability affects provectus kafka-ui up to version 0.7.2 in the executeSmartFilterTest function of the kafka-ui-api controller MessagesController.java. It allows remote code injection via manipulation of the Groovy Code Handler component. The issue was responsibly disclosed but remains unpatched, and exploit code has been publicly released.
Potential Impact
Successful exploitation could allow an attacker to execute arbitrary code remotely within the context of the kafka-ui application, potentially leading to unauthorized actions or data compromise. The CVSS score of 5.3 indicates a medium impact with network attack vector and low complexity.
Mitigation Recommendations
No official fix or patch has been released by the vendor as of the current information. Users should monitor the vendor's advisory channels for updates. Until a patch is available, consider restricting access to the kafka-ui interface to trusted users only and applying network-level controls to limit exposure.
Technical Details
- Data Version
- 5.2
- Assigner Short Name
- VulDB
- Date Reserved
- 2026-08-23T13:57:16.161Z
- Cvss Version
- 4.0
- State
- PUBLISHED
- Remediation Level
- null
Threat ID: 6a8ba062acd9273b49b6ee97
Added to database: 08/24/2026, 01:37:38 UTC
Last enriched: 08/24/2026, 01:52:08 UTC
Last updated: 08/24/2026, 02:26:56 UTC
Views: 6
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