Vulnerability Description
Pelican is a platform for creating data federations. From versions 7.21.0 to before 7.21.5, 7.22.0 to before 7.22.3, 7.23.0 to before 7.23.3, and 7.24.0 to before 7.24.2, there is a a privilege escalation vulnerability affecting Pelican's Web User Interface (WebUI). This attack allows any user authenticated to the WebUI via OAuth to gain admin privileges under certain configurations. This issue has been patched in versions 7.21.5, 7.22.3, 7.23.3, and 7.24.2.
Related Weaknesses (CWE)
References
- https://github.com/PelicanPlatform/pelican/commit/7f73b9c3e677a0ae4a0ec465c5d98b
- https://github.com/PelicanPlatform/pelican/security/advisories/GHSA-rpfr-x88x-xw
FAQ
What is CVE-2026-42571?
CVE-2026-42571 is a documented vulnerability. Pelican is a platform for creating data federations. From versions 7.21.0 to before 7.21.5, 7.22.0 to before 7.22.3, 7.23.0 to before 7.23.3, and 7.24.0 to before 7.24.2, there is a a privilege escala...
How severe is CVE-2026-42571?
CVSS scoring is not yet available for CVE-2026-42571. Check NVD for updates.
Is there a patch for CVE-2026-42571?
Check the references section above for vendor advisories and patch information. Review vendor security bulletins for remediation guidance.