CVE-2026-54018
CVE-2026-54018 is a high-severity vulnerability in Openwebui Open Webui with a CVSS 3.x base score of 7.7. 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-918.
Key facts
- Severity: High (CVSS 3.x base score 7.7)
- EPSS exploit prediction: 0% (27th percentile)
- Actively exploited: Not listed in CISA KEV
- EU (EUVD) id: EUVD-2026-38525
- Weakness: CWE-918
- Affected product: Openwebui Open Webui
- Published:
- Last modified:
Description
Open WebUI is a self-hosted artificial intelligence platform designed to operate entirely offline. Prior to 0.9.6, the SafePlaywrightURLLoader implements a validate_url function to prevent SSRF attacks by checking the IP address of the user-provided URL. However, this validation is performed only on the initial URL. Since Playwright automatically follows HTTP redirects (301/302) by default, an attacker can bypass the validation by providing a safe URL that redirects to a restricted internal network address (e.g., localhost, Docker container network, or Cloud Metadata). This allows the application to access internal services despite ENABLE_RAG_LOCAL_WEB_FETCH being set to False This vulnerability is fixed in 0.9.6.
Frequently asked questions
- What is CVE-2026-54018?
- Open WebUI is a self-hosted artificial intelligence platform designed to operate entirely offline. Prior to 0.9.6, the SafePlaywrightURLLoader implements a validate_url function to prevent SSRF attacks by checking the IP address of the user-provided URL. However, this validation is performed only on the initial URL. Since Playwright automatically follows HTTP redirects (301/302) by default, an attacker can bypass the validation by providing a safe URL that redirects to a restricted internal network address (e.g., localhost, Docker container network, or Cloud Metadata). This allows the application to access internal services despite ENABLE_RAG_LOCAL_WEB_FETCH being set to False This vulnerability is fixed in 0.9.6.
- How severe is CVE-2026-54018?
- CVE-2026-54018 has a CVSS 3.x base score of 7.7, 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 none, and availability none.
- Is CVE-2026-54018 being actively exploited?
- It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 0% (27th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
- What products are affected by CVE-2026-54018?
- CVE-2026-54018 affects Openwebui Open Webui. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.
- How do I fix CVE-2026-54018?
- 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-2026-54018 have an EU (EUVD) identifier?
- Yes. CVE-2026-54018 is tracked in the ENISA EU Vulnerability Database (EUVD) as EUVD-2026-38525.
- When was CVE-2026-54018 published?
- CVE-2026-54018 was published on 2026-06-23 and last updated on 2026-06-25.
References
Affected products (1)
- cpe:2.3:a:openwebui:open_webui:*:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
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