CVE-2026-96763: Improper Access Controls in kvcache-ai mooncake
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.
AI Analysis
Technical Summary
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.
CVE-2026-96763: Improper Access Controls in kvcache-ai 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
Affected software
kvcache-ai
mooncake
pkg:github/kvcache-ai/mooncakecpe:2.3:a:kvcache-ai:mooncake:*:*:*:*:*:*:*:*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 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.
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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