Open WebUI has a CORS misconfiguration and session validation issue
# GitHub Security Lab (GHSL) Vulnerability Report, open-webui: `GHSL-2024-174`, `GHSL-2024-175` The [GitHub Security Lab](https://securitylab.github.com) team has identified potential security vulnerabilities in [open-webui](https://github.com/open-webui/open-webui). We are committed to working with you to help resolve these issues. In this report ...
CVSS 8.3 MEDIUM. SENTINEL APEX recommends immediate patch evaluation. Intelligence from 1 confirmed source(s).
๐ Executive Summary
CYBERDUDEBIVASH SENTINEL APEX has confirmed a MEDIUM-tier threat intelligence signal for GHSA-5d6b04050f9e9e62 affecting pip open-webui. Composite threat score: 49/100. Intelligence corroborated across 1 source(s): github_advisories. CVSS base score: 8.3. Exploitation probability assessed as HIGH based on vulnerability characteristics.
โ ๏ธ Business Impact Analysis
- โ ๏ธ pip open-webui users face material security risk requiring immediate remediation
๐ Attack Chain Analysis
Step-by-step attack chain based on observed TTPs and vulnerability characteristics:
| # | Phase | Attacker Action | MITRE |
|---|---|---|---|
1 |
Reconnaissance | Attacker identifies exposed open-webui instances via Shodan, Censys, or targeted scanning | TA0043 |
2 |
Initial Access | Exploitation of GHSA-5d6b04050f9e9e62 in pip open-webui | T1190 |
3 |
Persistence | Backdoor, scheduled task, or new admin account created for persistent access | T1053 |
4 |
Command & Control | Attacker establishes persistent C2 channel using HTTPS or DNS tunneling | T1071 |
5 |
Impact / Objectives | Intellectual property theft, espionage, cryptomining, or preparation for future attack stage | T1657 |
โ Deep Dive Analysis
This high-severity vulnerability in pip open-webui (CVSS 8.3) represents a significant attack surface. SENTINEL APEX assesses exploitation to be technically feasible with moderate effort. Organizations running open-webui in internet-facing or privileged positions face immediate risk.
SENTINEL APEX URGENCY: HIGH. Score: 49/100 MEDIUM. Patch before exploitation activity begins.
๐ฏ MITRE ATT&CK Mapping
| Category | Mapping |
|---|---|
| Primary Tactic | Initial Access |
| Primary Technique | T1190 โ Exploit Public-Facing Application |
| Sub-Technique | T1203 โ Exploitation for Client Execution |
| Weakness (CWE) | CWE-613 |
| Intel Type | ๐ด CVE ANALYSIS |
| Source(s) | github_advisories |
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| Indicator Value | Type | Confidence | First Seen |
|---|---|---|---|
| https://securitylab.github.com) | url | 82% | 2026-05-11 |
| https://github.com/open-webui/open-webui). | url | 82% | 2026-05-11 |
| https://github.blog/2022-04-22-removing-the-stigma-of-a-cve/) | url | 82% | 2026-05-11 |
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๐ก๏ธ SOC Response Playbook
- 1IMMEDIATE (0-1hr): Identify all instances of open-webui in your environment via CMDB/asset inventory
- 2IMMEDIATE: Block all 3 IOCs in this report at firewall, proxy, DNS, and EDR simultaneously
- 3IMMEDIATE (0-1hr): Apply vendor patch โ no maintenance window exception for MEDIUM threats
- 4IMMEDIATE (1-2hr): If no patch available: implement WAF rules, ACLs, or network-level compensating controls
- 5SHORT-TERM (2-4hr): Deploy Sigma detection rule to SIEM โ validate alert generation in test environment
- 6SHORT-TERM (4-8hr): Review logs for exploitation indicators (anomalous open-webui requests, error spikes)
- 7SHORT-TERM (8-24hr): Hunt for post-exploitation: new admin accounts, scheduled tasks, lateral movement
- 8MONITOR: Subscribe to pip security advisories for patch updates
- 9ONGOING: Track SENTINEL APEX intelligence feed for follow-on campaigns targeting open-webui
๐ Intelligence References
- github.com/advisories/GHSA-6xcp-7mpr-m7wm
- github.com/open-webui/open-webui/security/advisories/GHSA-6xcp-7mpr-m7
- github.com/advisories/GHSA-6xcp-7mpr-m7wm
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Report ID: SENTINEL-GHSA-5d6b04050f9e9e62-2026-05-11 | Priority: 49/100 MEDIUM | Sources: 1
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