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Chartbrew CVE-2026-27603

HIGH
Missing Authentication for Critical Function (CWE-306)
2026-03-06 security-advisories@github.com
7.5
CVSS 3.1 · GitHub Advisory
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Attack ChainAIDerived

Hypothetical attack flow derived from CVE metadata – not a confirmed exploit chain

  1. Access
    Send POST request to filter endpoint
  2. Exploit
    Bypass missing authentication middleware
  3. Execution
    Access chart data from arbitrary projects
  4. Impact
    Retrieve sensitive database information

Vulnerability Assessment

Weakness
CWE
OWASP Top 10:2025
A07:2025 - Authentication Failures
ASVS 5.0
V6 - Authentication Authentication required for critical functions
MITRE ATT&CK

1 technique across 1 tactic: Initial Access

The technique list with ATT&CK links and the kill-chain view is part of the Basic plan and up.

Exploitation Conditions

POST /project/:project_id/chart/:chart_id/filter endpoint lacks verifyToken and checkPermissions middleware. Remote unauthenticated access to any Chartbrew instance with exposed filter endpoint on network-accessible deployment.

Impact

CVSS 7.5 (HIGH). Attack vector: Network. Complexity: Low. Privileges required: None. User interaction: None. Exploitation no authentication required. Public exploit/POC available.

Exploit ScenarioDerived

An attacker without authentication could exploit this vulnerability to compromise the affected system.

This Week Schedule remediation this week. Why: HIGH severity (CVSS 7.0-8.9).
No patch listed yet 0.1% exploitation probability (EPSS)

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AnalysisAIv1 – Mar 12, 2026

Chartbrew versions up to 4.8.4 is affected by missing authentication for critical function (CVSS 7.5).

RemediationAI

Fixed in version 4.8.4.. Restrict network access to the affected service where possible.

Affects your stack

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Technical ContextAI · show details

This vulnerability (CWE-306: Missing Authentication for Critical Function) affects Chartbrew. Chartbrew is an open-source web application that can connect directly to databases and APIs and use the data to create charts. Prior to version 4.8.4, the chart filter endpoint POST /project/:project_id/chart/:chart_id/filter is missing both verifyToken and checkPermissions middleware, allowing unauthenticated users to access chart data from any team/project. This issue has been patched in version 4.8.4.

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Severity by source

GitHub Advisory PRIMARY 7.5 HIGH
AV:N/AC:L/PR:N/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:N/A:N

Primary rating from GitHub Advisory · only source for this CVE.

CVSS VectorGitHub Advisory

Attack Vector
Network
Attack Complexity
Low
Privileges Required
None
User Interaction
None
Scope
Unchanged
Confidentiality
High
Integrity
None
Availability
None

Lifecycle Timeline

2
PoC Detected
Mar 10, 2026 - 14:02 vuln.today
Public exploit code
CVE Published
Mar 06, 2026 - 05:16 nvd
HIGH 7.5

DescriptionGitHub Advisory

Chartbrew is an open-source web application that can connect directly to databases and APIs and use the data to create charts. Prior to version 4.8.4, the chart filter endpoint POST /project/:project_id/chart/:chart_id/filter is missing both verifyToken and checkPermissions middleware, allowing unauthenticated users to access chart data from any team/project. This issue has been patched in version 4.8.4.

Executive ViewAI

Why It Matters

Chartbrew versions 4.8.4 and earlier contain a critical authentication bypass vulnerability that allows attackers to access sensitive functions without valid credentials. With public exploits available and no vendor patch currently available, any organization using this software faces immediate risk of unauthorized data access and system compromise.

Business Impact: High
Compensating Controls

Network segmentation and firewall rules restricting access to Chartbrew instances; Web Application Firewall (WAF) rules to block requests to critical unauthenticated endpoints; disable non-critical Chartbrew features if possible; implement reverse proxy authentication layer; enforce IP whitelisting for all Chartbrew access; increase monitoring and logging of Chartbrew API calls for unauthorized access attempts; consider temporary decommissioning if business function allows.

Threat Intelligence Overview

EPSS Score
0.1%
Top 80% exploitable
Exploit
POC
Public exploit code exists
Data Quality
4 sources
Confidence: Medium

How this decision was reached

The engine reads each signal below and applies a fixed list of rules from top to bottom. The first rule that matches sets the recommended action – like a statement, every line is shown.

SignalValue
Severity HIGH
CISA KEV No
Public POC Yes
EPSS 0.1%
Patch available No
Active threat No
Deciding rule
HIGH severity (CVSS 7.0-8.9)
What every action level means
Emergency Immediate action required. Criteria: CRITICAL + in CISA KEV (actively exploited) without patch, OR CRITICAL + EPSS > 30% without patch, OR CRITICAL + active threat signals without patch.
Act Now Prioritize within 24-48h. Criteria: in KEV with patch available, OR CRITICAL + public POC, OR HIGH + EPSS > 10%, OR CRITICAL + active threat, OR any CRITICAL severity.
This Week Schedule remediation this week. Criteria: HIGH severity (CVSS 7.0-8.9). Patch within normal change window.
This Month Plan within 30 days. Criteria: MEDIUM severity (CVSS 4.0-6.9), lower exploitation probability. Include in regular patch cycle.
Monitor Track and reassess. Criteria: LOW severity (CVSS 0.1-3.9), minimal exploitation risk. No immediate action needed.

SSVC AssessmentENISA

SSVC Decision· derived
Out-of-Cycle
Exploitation· derived
Poc
System Exposure· derived
Open
Automatable· derived
Yes
Human Impact
High

Priority Score

58
Low Medium High Critical
KEV: 0
EPSS: 0
CVSS: +38
PoC: +20
Weaponized: 0
Threat intel: 0
Gov advisory: 0

Attack Technique

Authentication bypass attacks exploit flaws in the verification mechanisms that control access to systems and applications.

Affected Products (CPE)GitHub Advisory

cpe:2.3:a:depomo:chartbrew:*:*:*:*:*:*:*:*

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