CVE-2026-44553
CVE-2026-44553 is a high-severity vulnerability in Openwebui Open Webui with a CVSS 3.x base score of 8.1. It is not currently listed as actively exploited by CISA, and its EPSS exploit-prediction score is low. The underlying weakness is classified as CWE-613.
Key facts
- Severity: High (CVSS 3.x base score 8.1)
- EPSS exploit prediction: 0% (31st percentile)
- Actively exploited: Not listed in CISA KEV
- EU (EUVD) id: EUVD-2026-30615
- Weakness: CWE-613
- Affected product: Openwebui Open Webui
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- Last modified:
Description
Open WebUI is a self-hosted artificial intelligence platform designed to operate entirely offline. Prior to 0.9.0, administrative role changes and user deletions do not iterate SESSION_POOL to disconnect affected sessions. As a result, a user whose admin role has been revoked retains admin privileges within their existing Socket.IO session for as long as they keep the connection alive (via automatic heartbeats). The gap is exclusive to the Socket.IO session cache. This vulnerability is fixed in 0.9.0.
Frequently asked questions
- What is CVE-2026-44553?
- Open WebUI is a self-hosted artificial intelligence platform designed to operate entirely offline. Prior to 0.9.0, administrative role changes and user deletions do not iterate SESSION_POOL to disconnect affected sessions. As a result, a user whose admin role has been revoked retains admin privileges within their existing Socket.IO session for as long as they keep the connection alive (via automatic heartbeats). The gap is exclusive to the Socket.IO session cache. This vulnerability is fixed in 0.9.0.
- How severe is CVE-2026-44553?
- CVE-2026-44553 has a CVSS 3.x base score of 8.1, rated high severity. It is exploitable over network with low attack complexity, requires low privileges and no user interaction. Impact on confidentiality is high, integrity high, and availability none.
- Is CVE-2026-44553 being actively exploited?
- It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 0% (31st percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
- What products are affected by CVE-2026-44553?
- CVE-2026-44553 affects Openwebui Open Webui. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.
- How do I fix CVE-2026-44553?
- Review the linked vendor and NVD advisories for patched versions and mitigations, then upgrade or apply the recommended workaround. Given its high severity, prioritise patching exposed systems.
- Does CVE-2026-44553 have an EU (EUVD) identifier?
- Yes. CVE-2026-44553 is tracked in the ENISA EU Vulnerability Database (EUVD) as EUVD-2026-30615.
- When was CVE-2026-44553 published?
- CVE-2026-44553 was published on 2026-05-15 and last updated on 2026-06-17.
References
Affected products (1)
- cpe:2.3:a:openwebui:open_webui:*:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
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