CVE-2026-89267: Incorrect Authorization in jowilf starlette-admin
starlette-admin versions 0.16.1 through 0.17.1 contain an authorization flaw where the searchable_fields allowlist is not enforced if configured as an empty list. This allows authenticated users to filter on fields that should be excluded, potentially exposing unintended data via the list API's where parameter.
AI Analysis
Technical Summary
CVE-2026-89267 is an incorrect authorization vulnerability in starlette-admin versions 0.16.1 through 0.17.1. When the searchable_fields configuration is set to an empty list, the software fails to enforce the allowlist, enabling authenticated users to submit structured filter queries on non-searchable fields. These queries can perform equality and comparison operations on columns that should be excluded from filtering, potentially bypassing intended access controls.
Potential Impact
Authenticated users can filter data on fields that are supposed to be restricted, which may lead to unauthorized data exposure or information disclosure. However, the vulnerability requires authentication and does not allow privilege escalation or remote code execution. The CVSS score of 5.3 reflects a medium severity impact with limited scope and no user interaction required.
Mitigation Recommendations
No official patch or fix is currently referenced. Patch status is not yet confirmed — check the vendor advisory for current remediation guidance. Until a fix is available, users should avoid configuring searchable_fields as an empty list or implement additional access controls to restrict filtering capabilities for authenticated users.
CVE-2026-89267: Incorrect Authorization in jowilf starlette-admin
Description
starlette-admin versions 0.16.1 through 0.17.1 contain an authorization flaw where the searchable_fields allowlist is not enforced if configured as an empty list. This allows authenticated users to filter on fields that should be excluded, potentially exposing unintended data via the list API's where parameter.
CVSS v4.0
Score 5.3medium
Affected software
jowilf
starlette-admin
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AI-Powered Analysis
Machine-generated threat intelligence
Technical Analysis
CVE-2026-89267 is an incorrect authorization vulnerability in starlette-admin versions 0.16.1 through 0.17.1. When the searchable_fields configuration is set to an empty list, the software fails to enforce the allowlist, enabling authenticated users to submit structured filter queries on non-searchable fields. These queries can perform equality and comparison operations on columns that should be excluded from filtering, potentially bypassing intended access controls.
Potential Impact
Authenticated users can filter data on fields that are supposed to be restricted, which may lead to unauthorized data exposure or information disclosure. However, the vulnerability requires authentication and does not allow privilege escalation or remote code execution. The CVSS score of 5.3 reflects a medium severity impact with limited scope and no user interaction required.
Mitigation Recommendations
No official patch or fix is currently referenced. Patch status is not yet confirmed — check the vendor advisory for current remediation guidance. Until a fix is available, users should avoid configuring searchable_fields as an empty list or implement additional access controls to restrict filtering capabilities for authenticated users.
Technical Details
- Data Version
- 5.2
- Assigner Short Name
- VulnCheck
- Date Reserved
- 2026-09-11T10:52:56.669Z
- Cvss Version
- 4.0
- State
- PUBLISHED
Threat ID: 6aa4b2a355bf5e2cf5bacd0d
Added to database: 09/12/2026, 02:02:11 UTC
Last enriched: 09/12/2026, 02:19:34 UTC
Last updated: 09/12/2026, 03:07:47 UTC
Views: 5
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