Vulnerability Description
Windmill CE and EE versions 1.276.0 through 1.603.2 contain an SQL injection vulnerability in the folder ownership management functionality that allows authenticated attackers to inject SQL through the owner parameter. An attacker can use the injection to read sensitive data such as the JWT signing secret and administrative user identifiers, forge an administrative token, and then execute arbitrary code via the workflow execution endpoints.
CVSS Score
CRITICAL
Related Weaknesses (CWE)
References
- https://apps.nextcloud.com/apps/flow/releases
- https://chocapikk.com/posts/2026/windfall-nextcloud-flow-windmill-rce/
- https://github.com/Chocapikk/Windfall
- https://github.com/windmill-labs/windmill/commit/942fb629210ebb287f48467d1535ffd
- https://github.com/windmill-labs/windmill/releases/tag/v1.603.3
- https://www.vulncheck.com/advisories/windmill-file-ownership-handling-sqli-rce
- https://www.windmill.dev/
FAQ
What is CVE-2026-23696?
CVE-2026-23696 is a vulnerability with a CVSS score of 9.9 (CRITICAL). Windmill CE and EE versions 1.276.0 through 1.603.2 contain an SQL injection vulnerability in the folder ownership management functionality that allows authenticated attackers to inject SQL through th...
How severe is CVE-2026-23696?
CVE-2026-23696 has been rated CRITICAL with a CVSS base score of 9.9/10. This is considered a critical vulnerability requiring immediate attention.
Is there a patch for CVE-2026-23696?
Check the references section above for vendor advisories and patch information. Review vendor security bulletins for remediation guidance.