Vulnerability Description
Open WebUI is a self-hosted artificial intelligence platform designed to operate entirely offline. Prior to 0.8.11, the ydoc:document:join Socket.IO handler checks note ownership only when the document_id starts with note: (colon). However, the YdocManager storage layer normalizes all document IDs by replacing colons with underscores (document_id.replace(":", "_")). An attacker can join a document room using note_<id> (underscore) instead of note:<id> (colon), bypassing the authorization check entirely while accessing the same underlying Yjs document. The server then returns the full document state, leaking the victim's private note contents. This vulnerability is fixed in 0.8.11.
CVSS Score
MEDIUM
Affected Products
| Vendor | Product | Versions |
|---|---|---|
| Openwebui | Open Webui | < 0.8.11 |
Related Weaknesses (CWE)
References
- https://github.com/open-webui/open-webui/security/advisories/GHSA-8788-j68r-3cghVendor AdvisoryExploit
- https://github.com/open-webui/open-webui/security/advisories/GHSA-8788-j68r-3cghVendor AdvisoryExploit
FAQ
What is CVE-2026-54022?
CVE-2026-54022 is a vulnerability with a CVSS score of 5.3 (MEDIUM). Open WebUI is a self-hosted artificial intelligence platform designed to operate entirely offline. Prior to 0.8.11, the ydoc:document:join Socket.IO handler checks note ownership only when the documen...
How severe is CVE-2026-54022?
CVE-2026-54022 has been rated MEDIUM with a CVSS base score of 5.3/10. Review the CVSS metrics above for detailed severity breakdown.
Is there a patch for CVE-2026-54022?
Check the references section above for vendor advisories and patch information. Affected products include: Openwebui Open Webui.