CVE-2026-18638
MEDIUMCVSS 6.5/10
Last modified
CVE-2026-18638 is a medium-severity vulnerability rated 6.5/10 on the CVSS scale. Any authenticated Velociraptor user — including one holding only the readerrole — can terminate the entire server process with a single request, by calling SetPassword with a username that does not exist..
Description
Any authenticated Velociraptor user — including one holding only the readerrole — can terminate the entire server process with a single request, by calling SetPassword with a username that does not exist.
Metrics
CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:L/UI:N/S:U/C:N/I:N/A:H
Weakness Enumeration
Affected Software
Source: CNA advisory (CVE.org). NVD analysis pending.
| Vendor | Product | Versions |
|---|---|---|
| Rapid7 | Velociraptor | < 0.77.2 |
References
Timeline
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- Status
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is CVE-2026-18638?
Any authenticated Velociraptor user — including one holding only the readerrole — can terminate the entire server process with a single request, by calling SetPassword with a username that does not exist.
How severe is CVE-2026-18638?
CVE-2026-18638 has a CVSS score of 6.5/10 (MEDIUM severity).
How do I fix CVE-2026-18638?
Check the vendor references and advisories linked above for patched versions and mitigation guidance. You can also run a Strix scan to test if your systems are affected.
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