CVE-2026-45397: open webui Missing Auth

Description

Open WebUI is a self-hosted artificial intelligence platform designed to operate entirely offline. Prior to 0.9.5, GET /api/v1/retrieval/ returns live RAG pipeline configuration to any unauthenticated HTTP client. No Authorization header, cookie, or API key is required. Every adjacent endpoint on the same router (/embedding, /config) is correctly guarded by get_admin_user making this a targeted omission. This vulnerability is fixed in 0.9.5.

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CVSS v3.1 Score

5.3

MEDIUM

CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:N/UI:N/S:U/C:L/I:N/A:N

EPSS — Exploit Prediction

0.0108

Probability of exploitation

0.78%

Percentile rank

EPSS estimates the probability that this vulnerability will be exploited in the wild within the next 30 days. A higher score means more likely to be exploited.

Weakness Type (CWE)

CWE-306 Missing Authentication

Affected Products

Vendor	Product	Versions
openwebui	open_webui	< 0.9.5

References

Advisories & Patches

https://github.com/open-webui/open-webui/security/advisories/GHSA-65pg-qhhw-mxwg https://github.com/open-webui/open-webui/security/advisories/GHSA-65pg-qhhw-mxwg

Exploits

https://github.com/open-webui/open-webui/security/advisories/GHSA-65pg-qhhw-mxwg https://github.com/open-webui/open-webui/security/advisories/GHSA-65pg-qhhw-mxwg

Frequently Asked Questions

What is CVE-2026-45397? +

Open WebUI is a self-hosted artificial intelligence platform designed to operate entirely offline. Prior to 0.9.5, GET /api/v1/retrieval/ returns live RAG pipeline configuration to any unauthenticated HTTP client. No Authorization header, cookie, or API key is required. Every adjacent endpoint on the same router (/embedding, /config) is correctly guarded by get_admin_user making this a targeted omission. This vulnerability is fixed in 0.9.5. It has a CVSS v3.1 base score of 5.3 (MEDIUM).

How severe is CVE-2026-45397? +

CVE-2026-45397 has a CVSS v3.1 score of 5.3 out of 10, rated MEDIUM. This is a medium-severity vulnerability that should be remediated as part of regular maintenance. The EPSS score is 0.0108, placing it in the 1th percentile for exploitation probability.

What products are affected by CVE-2026-45397? +

CVE-2026-45397 affects products from openwebui, specifically: open_webui. Check the affected products table above for specific version ranges.

How do I check if I'm vulnerable to CVE-2026-45397? +

You can use Secably's free Website Scanner to check your website for known vulnerabilities. For infrastructure scanning, use the Port Scanner to identify exposed services that may be affected. Check the vendor advisories linked above for specific patch and version information.

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