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CVE-2026-96763: Improper Access Controls in kvcache-ai mooncake

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Medium
VulnerabilityCVE-2026-96763cvecve-2026-96763
Published: 09/24/2026 (09/24/2026, 00:00:16 UTC)
Source: CVE Database V5
Vendor/Project: kvcache-ai
Product: mooncake

Description

CVE-2026-96763 is a medium severity vulnerability in kvcache-ai mooncake affecting versions 0.3.0 through 0.3.14-rc1. It involves improper access controls in the ScopedSegmentAccess::MountSegment function within segment.cpp, allowing remote attackers to manipulate access controls improperly. Public exploit code is available, and the vendor has not responded to disclosure. No patch or remediation information is currently available.

CVSS v4.0

Score 5.3medium

Attack Vector
Network
Attack Complexity
Low
Attack Requirements
None
Privileges Required
None
User Interaction
Passive
Vuln. Confidentiality
None
Vuln. Integrity
Low
Vuln. Availability
Low
Subsq. Confidentiality
None
Subsq. Integrity
None
Subsq. Availability
None
CVSS:4.0/AV:N/AC:L/AT:N/PR:N/UI:P/VC:N/VI:L/VA:L/SC:N/SI:N/SA:N/E:P

Affected software

kvcache-ai

mooncake

Affected versions
=0.3.0=0.3.1=0.3.2=0.3.3=0.3.4=0.3.5=0.3.6=0.3.7=0.3.8=0.3.9=0.3.10=0.3.11=0.3.12=0.3.13.post1=0.3.14-rc1
GitHub Actionsmore threats →ai
kvcache-ai/mooncake
pkg:github/kvcache-ai/mooncake
Affected versions
=0.3.0=0.3.1=0.3.2=0.3.3=0.3.4=0.3.5=0.3.6=0.3.7=0.3.8=0.3.9=0.3.10=0.3.11=0.3.12=0.3.13.post1=0.3.14-rc1
CPE configurations
cpe:2.3:a:kvcache-ai:mooncake:*:*:*:*:*:*:*:*

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AI-Powered Analysis

Machine-generated threat intelligence

AILast updated: 09/24/2026, 00:47:47 UTC

Technical Analysis

This vulnerability in kvcache-ai mooncake up to versions 0.3.12, 0.3.13.post1, and 0.3.14-rc1 affects the ScopedSegmentAccess::MountSegment function in the segment.cpp file. The flaw results in improper access controls when processing MountSegment requests, which can be exploited remotely. The vulnerability has a CVSS 4.0 base score of 5.3 (medium severity) with network attack vector, low attack complexity, no privileges required, and partial impact on confidentiality, integrity, and availability. Public exploit code has been released, but the vendor has not issued any advisory or patch.

Potential Impact

The vulnerability allows remote attackers to bypass proper access controls in the MountSegment request processing, potentially leading to unauthorized access or manipulation of segments. The impact is rated medium based on CVSS 4.0 with partial confidentiality, integrity, and availability impacts. Exploit code is publicly available, increasing the risk of exploitation despite no known active exploitation in the wild.

Mitigation Recommendations

No official patch or remediation is currently available, and the vendor has not responded to the disclosure. Users should monitor vendor channels for updates. Until a fix is released, consider restricting network access to affected services and applying compensating controls to limit exposure. Patch status is not yet confirmed — check the vendor advisory for current remediation guidance.

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Technical Details

Data Version
5.2
Assigner Short Name
VulDB
Date Reserved
2026-09-23T16:01:21.340Z
Cvss Version
4.0
State
PUBLISHED

Threat ID: 6ab46fd9f7a7c54106871526

Added to database: 09/24/2026, 00:33:29 UTC

Last enriched: 09/24/2026, 00:47:47 UTC

Last updated: 09/24/2026, 01:31:39 UTC

Views: 6

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