CVE-2026-82448: Use of Hard-coded Credentials in Shinobi Systems Shinobi
Description
Shinobi before commit 5a76c74f contains a hardcoded connection key in the child node service that allows unauthenticated attackers to execute arbitrary database queries. Attackers reaching the child node port can present the hardcoded key during WebSocket handshake, then dispatch SQL queries through the onWebSocketDataFromChildNode handler to read and modify user records and camera configuration.
CVSS v4.0
Score 9.3critical
Affected software
Shinobi Systems
Shinobi
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Machine-generated threat intelligence
Technical Analysis
Shinobi versions before commit 5a76c74f contain a hardcoded connection key in the child node service. Attackers who can access the child node port may use this key during the WebSocket handshake to authenticate without credentials. Once authenticated, they can dispatch arbitrary SQL queries via the onWebSocketDataFromChildNode handler, allowing unauthorized reading and modification of user and camera configuration data.
Potential Impact
The vulnerability allows unauthenticated remote attackers to execute arbitrary database queries, leading to unauthorized disclosure and modification of sensitive information including user records and camera configurations. This poses a critical risk to confidentiality, integrity, and availability of the affected system.
Mitigation Recommendations
A fix is available in Shinobi Systems after commit 5a76c74f. Users should update to a version including this commit or later to remediate the vulnerability. No vendor advisory was provided, so check the official Shinobi repository or vendor channels for the fixed version and update instructions.
Technical Details
- Data Version
- 5.2
- Assigner Short Name
- VulnCheck
- Date Reserved
- 2026-08-29T11:37:29.863Z
- Cvss Version
- 4.0
- State
- PUBLISHED
Threat ID: 6a92cf1eacd9273b49be6493
Added to database: 08/29/2026, 12:22:54 UTC
Last enriched: 09/25/2026, 02:44:44 UTC
Last updated: 10/13/2026, 18:48:24 UTC
Views: 126
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