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Critical · 9.8 CVE-2026-22207 EUVD-2026-8885GHSA-mpqv-244m-cf9r

OpenViking Missing root_api_key Allows Anonymous ROOT Access

Published Feb 26, 2026 · Updated Nov 8, 2026 · Assigned by VulnCheck

Description

OpenViking through version 0.1.18, prior to commit 0251c70, contains a broken access control vulnerability that allows unauthenticated attackers to gain ROOT privileges when the root_api_key configuration is omitted. Attackers can send requests to protected endpoints without authentication headers to access administrative functions including account management, resource operations, and system configuration.

Affected products

VendorProductAffectedFixed
Volcengine OpenViking ≤ 0.1.18 —

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