Vulnerability Description
Mealie before 3.21.0 fails to validate user ownership in the ratings and favorites endpoints, allowing authenticated attackers to read any user's recipe ratings and favorites by specifying arbitrary user IDs in the URL path. Attackers can access private recipe identifiers, rating values, and favorite flags belonging to other users across different groups or households.
CVSS Score
MEDIUM
Related Weaknesses (CWE)
References
- https://github.com/mealie-recipes/mealie
- https://github.com/mealie-recipes/mealie/blob/v3.20.1/mealie/repos/repository_us
- https://github.com/mealie-recipes/mealie/blob/v3.20.1/mealie/routes/users/rating
- https://github.com/mealie-recipes/mealie/commit/6889101a760a457019276c10514e6306
- https://github.com/mealie-recipes/mealie/issues/7909
- https://github.com/mealie-recipes/mealie/pull/7903
- https://github.com/mealie-recipes/mealie/releases/tag/v3.21.0
- https://www.vulncheck.com/advisories/mealie-before-3.21.0-information-disclosure
- https://github.com/mealie-recipes/mealie/issues/7909
FAQ
What is CVE-2026-93736?
CVE-2026-93736 is a vulnerability with a CVSS score of 4.3 (MEDIUM). Mealie before 3.21.0 fails to validate user ownership in the ratings and favorites endpoints, allowing authenticated attackers to read any user's recipe ratings and favorites by specifying arbitrary u...
How severe is CVE-2026-93736?
CVE-2026-93736 has been rated MEDIUM with a CVSS base score of 4.3/10. Review the CVSS metrics above for detailed severity breakdown.
Is there a patch for CVE-2026-93736?
Check the references section above for vendor advisories and patch information. Review vendor security bulletins for remediation guidance.