Vulnerability Description
Bootimus through 0.1.70 contains a broken access control vulnerability that allows authenticated low-privileged users to perform administrative actions by exploiting missing role enforcement in the JWTMiddleware function in internal/auth/auth.go, which validates JWT tokens and account status but fails to inspect the is_admin flag. Attackers can send requests to any endpoint under the /api/users path to create new administrator accounts or reset administrator passwords, thereby gaining full control of the server and the ability to modify boot menus and installation scripts served to PXE clients.
CVSS Score
HIGH
Affected Products
| Vendor | Product | Versions |
|---|---|---|
| Bootimus | Bootimus | <= 0.1.70 |
Related Weaknesses (CWE)
References
- https://github.com/garybowers/bootimus/issues/84ExploitIssue TrackingVendor Advisory
- https://www.vulncheck.com/advisories/bootimus-broken-access-control-via-jwtmiddlThird Party Advisory
FAQ
What is CVE-2026-56115?
CVE-2026-56115 is a vulnerability with a CVSS score of 8.8 (HIGH). Bootimus through 0.1.70 contains a broken access control vulnerability that allows authenticated low-privileged users to perform administrative actions by exploiting missing role enforcement in the JW...
How severe is CVE-2026-56115?
CVE-2026-56115 has been rated HIGH with a CVSS base score of 8.8/10. Review the CVSS metrics above for detailed severity breakdown.
Is there a patch for CVE-2026-56115?
Check the references section above for vendor advisories and patch information. Affected products include: Bootimus Bootimus.