Medium · CVSS 5.3CVE-2026-116108

openbq-org OpenBB Local API Server api_settings.py access controlCVE-2026-116108

Answer in brief

CVE-2026-116108 records a Medium severity (CVSS 5.3) vulnerability in openbq-org OpenBB Local API Server api_settings.py access control. The current sources do not mark it as known exploited. The current feed maps openbq-org/OpenBB (generic). Check affected ranges and fixed versions before updating.

Analysis pending evidence review

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Published Oct 26, 2026Updated Oct 26, 2026Source checked Oct 26, 2026First seen by HOL Oct 26, 2026Material review Oct 26, 2026

Upstream Advisory

Key facts

Risk: Medium · CVSS 5.3
Exploitation: Not marked as known exploited
Affected software: 1 mapped package or product
Fix availability: Not reported

Why this deserves its current priority

CVSS is 5.3. The current sources do not mark it as known exploited. Treat this as a source-backed prioritization signal, not a statement about your environment.

Analysis status

Analysis pending evidence review

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Affected scope and exposure questions

The current feed maps openbq-org/OpenBB (generic). Check affected ranges and fixed versions before updating.

Mapped affected packages and fixed versions
Package	Affected range	Fixed version
openbq-org/OpenBBgeneric	4.7.0 \|\| 4.7.1 \|\| 4.7.2 \|\| 5.0	Not reported

Recommended response

Check inventory. Check lockfiles and deployed manifests for openbq-org/OpenBB.
Review the reported fix. Monitor this advisory for an available fix and review any installs of the affected package.

Evidence timeline and material changes

Published upstream
Oct 26, 2026
Evidence: source:cvelist:source_dates:source-dates:record
Source modified
Oct 26, 2026
Evidence: source:cvelist:source_dates:source-dates:record
First seen by HOL
Oct 26, 2026

Sources and claim methodology

Upstream source description

A flaw has been found in openbq-org OpenBB up to 4.7.2/5.0.0. This affects an unknown part of the file openbb_platform/core/openbb_core/app/model/api_settings.py of the component Local API Server. This manipulation causes improper access controls. Remote exploitation of the attack is possible. The exploit has been published and may be used. The vendor was contacted early about this disclosure but did not respond in any way.

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