Which versions of Fastapiadmin are affected by CVE-2026-2979?

Organizations using FastApiAdmin should be aware of moderate risk from CVE-2026-2979, a improper access control vulnerability rated CVSS 6.3.

Is there a public PoC exploit available for CVE-2026-2979?

Yes, a public proof-of-concept exploit is available for CVE-2026-2979. Prioritise patching immediately. EPSS: 0.0%.

How to fix or mitigate CVE-2026-2979?

Within 30 days: Identify affected systems running FastApiAdmin and apply vendor patches as part of regular patch cycle. Monitor vendor channels for patch availability.

Fastapiadmin CVE-2026-2979

Q: What is the CVSS score of CVE-2026-2979?

CVE-2026-2979 has a CVSS 4.0 base score of 2.1 (Low). CVSS vector: CVSS:4.0/AV:N/AC:L/AT:N/PR:L/UI:N/VC:L/VI:L/VA:L/SC:N/SI:N/SA:N/E:P/CR:X/IR:X/AR:X/MAV:X/MAC:X/MAT:X/MPR:X/MUI:X/MVC:X/MVI:X/MVA:X/MSC:X/MSI:X/MSA:X/S:X/AU:X/R:X/V:X/RE:X/U:X. EPSS exploitation probability: 0.0%.

LOW

Improper Access Control (CWE-284)

2026-02-23 cna@vuldb.com

File Upload Authentication Bypass Fastapiadmin

2.1

CVSS 4.0 · NVD

Severity by source

NVD PRIMARY

2.1 LOW

CVSS:4.0/AV:N/AC:L/AT:N/PR:L/UI:N/VC:L/VI:L/VA:L/SC:N/SI:N/SA:N/E:P/CR:X/IR:X/AR:X/MAV:X/MAC:X/MAT:X/MPR:X/MUI:X/MVC:X/MVI:X/MVA:X/MSC:X/MSI:X/MSA:X/S:X/AU:X/R:X/V:X/RE:X/U:X

Primary rating from NVD · only source for this CVE.

CVSS VectorNVD

CVSS:4.0/AV:N/AC:L/AT:N/PR:L/UI:N/VC:L/VI:L/VA:L/SC:N/SI:N/SA:N/E:P/CR:X/IR:X/AR:X/MAV:X/MAC:X/MAT:X/MPR:X/MUI:X/MVC:X/MVI:X/MVA:X/MSC:X/MSI:X/MSA:X/S:X/AU:X/R:X/V:X/RE:X/U:X

Attack Vector

Network

Attack Complexity

Low

Privileges Required

Low

User Interaction

None

Scope

Lifecycle Timeline

Severity Changed

Apr 29, 2026 - 01:11 NVD

MEDIUM LOW

CVSS changed

Apr 29, 2026 - 01:11 NVD

6.3 (MEDIUM) 2.1 (LOW)

Analysis Generated

Mar 12, 2026 - 21:55 vuln.today

PoC Detected

Mar 05, 2026 - 13:00 vuln.today

Public exploit code

CVE Published

Feb 23, 2026 - 09:17 nvd

MEDIUM 6.3

DescriptionCVE.org

A flaw has been found in FastApiAdmin up to 2.2.0. This issue affects the function user_avatar_upload_controller of the file /backend/app/api/v1/module_system/user/controller.py of the component Scheduled Task API. Executing a manipulation can lead to unrestricted upload. The attack can be launched remotely. The exploit has been published and may be used.

AnalysisAI

FastApiAdmin up to 2.2.0 contains an unrestricted file upload vulnerability in the user avatar upload endpoint that allows authenticated remote attackers to upload arbitrary files. Public exploit code exists for this vulnerability, and no patch is currently available. An attacker with valid credentials could leverage this to compromise system integrity and potentially execute malicious code.

Technical ContextAI

Classified as CWE-284 (Improper Access Control). Affects Fastapiadmin. A flaw has been found in FastApiAdmin up to 2.2.0. This issue affects the function user_avatar_upload_controller of the file /backend/app/api/v1/module_system/user/controller.py of the component Scheduled Task API. Executing a manipulation can lead to unrestricted upload. The attack can be launched remotely. The exploit has been published and may be used.