Vulnerability Description
OpenDeepWiki through 2.0.6 contains a hard-coded JWT signing key vulnerability that allows unauthenticated attackers to forge administrator tokens using the publicly known Jwt:SecretKey in appsettings.json. Attackers can mint HS256 bearer tokens with an Admin role claim to access /api/admin endpoints and control users, roles, repositories, settings, and API keys.
CVSS Score
CRITICAL
Related Weaknesses (CWE)
References
- https://github.com/AIDotNet/OpenDeepWiki
- https://github.com/AIDotNet/OpenDeepWiki/blob/v2.0.6/src/OpenDeepWiki/Program.cs
- https://github.com/AIDotNet/OpenDeepWiki/blob/v2.0.6/src/OpenDeepWiki/appsetting
- https://github.com/AIDotNet/OpenDeepWiki/commit/1bf0f4b5ef8d972ca640e5df145b5813
- https://github.com/AIDotNet/OpenDeepWiki/issues/403
- https://hackmd.io/@hieuPenguinnn/opendeepwiki-hardcoded-jwt-secret-admin-forgery
- https://www.vulncheck.com/advisories/opendeepwiki-through-2.0.6-hard-coded-jwt-s
FAQ
What is CVE-2026-119597?
CVE-2026-119597 is a vulnerability with a CVSS score of 9.8 (CRITICAL). OpenDeepWiki through 2.0.6 contains a hard-coded JWT signing key vulnerability that allows unauthenticated attackers to forge administrator tokens using the publicly known Jwt:SecretKey in appsettings...
How severe is CVE-2026-119597?
CVE-2026-119597 has been rated CRITICAL with a CVSS base score of 9.8/10. This is considered a critical vulnerability requiring immediate attention.
Is there a patch for CVE-2026-119597?
Check the references section above for vendor advisories and patch information. Review vendor security bulletins for remediation guidance.