CVE-2026-44567: Open WebUI has Improper Authorization Control

May 8, 2026 (updated May 19, 2026)

There is a missing authorization check affecting user accounts with a pending status allowing the user to make authenticated API calls as a user context.

References

github.com/advisories/GHSA-4vg5-rp28-gvjf
github.com/open-webui/open-webui/security/advisories/GHSA-4vg5-rp28-gvjf
nvd.nist.gov/vuln/detail/CVE-2026-44567

Code Behaviors & Features

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