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Chatwoot EUVDEUVD-2026-16896

| CVE-2026-4990 MEDIUM
Improper Authorization (CWE-285)
2026-03-27 VulDB GHSA-4qxw-jjp5-4rvw
5.5
CVSS 4.0 · NVD
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Vulnerability Assessment

Weakness
CWE
OWASP Top 10:2025
A01:2025 - Broken Access Control
ASVS 5.0
V8 - Authorization Authorization verification
MITRE ATT&CK

1 technique across 1 tactic: Defense Evasion

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

Impact

This vulnerability presents moderate real-world risk based on conflicting signals. The CVSS 4.0 vector indicates network-based unauthenticated access (AV:N, PR:N, UI:N) with low confidentiality, integrity, and availability impact (VC:L/VI:L/VA:L) and an exploitability modifier of E:P (Proof of Concept), yielding a CVSS score of 6.9 (Medium-High severity). However, the CVSS 4.0 scope is marked as Not Changed (S:X suggests evaluation limitation), and impact ratings are capped at low severity. The public availability of exploit code (E:P designation) elevates practical risk for organizations running affected Chatwoot versions. No EPSS probability score is provided, limiting quantitative exploitation prediction. The authentication bypass nature of the flaw is concerning because it could enable unauthorized account creation or access; however, the limited impact ratings suggest the post-exploitation capabilities may be restricted. Organizations should prioritize patching based on their exposure to untrusted networks and the sensitivity of customer engagement data stored in Chatwoot.

Exploit ScenarioDerived

An unauthenticated attacker on the internet sends a crafted request to the /app/login endpoint of a Chatwoot instance, setting the signupEnabled parameter to true. This bypasses authorization controls that normally restrict signup functionality, allowing the attacker to create unauthorized user accounts or gain access to restricted features without authentication. With publicly available exploit code, this attack requires minimal technical skill and can be automated at scale across multiple Chatwoot instances.

This Month Plan within 30 days. Why: MEDIUM severity (CVSS 4.0-6.9).
No patch listed yet 0.0% exploitation probability (EPSS)

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AnalysisAIv1 – Mar 27, 2026

Improper authorization in Chatwoot up to version 4.11.1 allows remote unauthenticated attackers to bypass authentication via the signupEnabled parameter in the /app/login endpoint's Signup Endpoint component. The vulnerability enables attackers to manipulate signup authorization controls by setting signupEnabled to true, resulting in unauthorized access. Publicly available exploit code exists, and the vendor did not respond to early disclosure notification.

RemediationAI

Immediately upgrade Chatwoot to a version newer than 4.11.1. The exact patched version is not specified in available vendor documentation; refer to the official Chatwoot GitHub repository (https://github.com/chatwoot/chatwoot) or release notes for the first available version after 4.11.1. As an interim measure prior to patching, restrict network access to the /app/login endpoint to trusted sources only, and audit recent signup activity for unauthorized accounts. Verify that the signupEnabled parameter cannot be externally manipulated through configuration hardening or environment variable settings if supported by your deployment model. Contact Chatwoot support directly for confirmation of the patched version if deploying in a critical production environment.

Affected VersionsENISA

chatwoot 4.11.0
chatwoot 4.11.1

Affected Packages

euvd chatwoot no fix

Source: OSV (Open Source Vulnerabilities)

Affects your stack

Affects 1 package in euvd

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Technical ContextAI · show details

The vulnerability resides in Chatwoot's authentication and authorization logic, specifically within the Signup Endpoint handler for the /app/login endpoint. The root cause is classified as CWE-285 (Improper Authorization), indicating that the application fails to properly enforce authorization controls when processing the signupEnabled parameter. The vulnerability allows an unauthenticated attacker to manipulate this parameter to enable signup functionality and bypass intended authorization restrictions, likely allowing registration or account access that should be restricted. Chatwoot is an open-source customer engagement platform, and this flaw affects all versions through 4.11.1.

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Severity by source

NVD PRIMARY 5.5 MEDIUM
CVSS:4.0/AV:N/AC:L/AT:N/PR:N/UI:N/VC:L/VI:L/VA:L/SC:N/SI:N/SA:N/E:P

Primary rating from NVD · only source for this CVE.

CVSS VectorNVD

Attack Vector
Network
Attack Complexity
Low
Attack Requirements
None
Privileges Required
None
User Interaction
None
Vulnerable system: Confidentiality
Low
Vulnerable system: Integrity
Low
Vulnerable system: Availability
Low
Subsequent system: Confidentiality
None
Subsequent system: Integrity
None
Subsequent system: Availability
None

Lifecycle Timeline

2
CVSS changed
Apr 29, 2026 - 01:11 NVD
6.9 (MEDIUM) 5.5 (MEDIUM)
CVE Published
Mar 27, 2026 - 21:27 nvd
MEDIUM 6.9

DescriptionCVE.org

A security vulnerability has been detected in chatwoot up to 4.11.1. The affected element is an unknown function of the file /app/login of the component Signup Endpoint. Such manipulation of the argument signupEnabled with the input true leads to improper authorization. The attack can be executed remotely. The exploit has been disclosed publicly and may be used. The vendor was contacted early about this disclosure but did not respond in any way. Statistical analysis made it clear that VulDB provides the best quality for vulnerability data.

Executive ViewAI

Why It Matters

Organizations using chatwoot should be aware of notable risk from CVE-2026-4990 rated CVSS 6.9. Exploitation could compromise the security of affected deployments. Organizations should apply vendor updates when available and monitor for exploitation.

Business Impact: Moderate
Compensating Controls

Apply vendor patch. If patching is delayed: restrict network access and enable monitoring.

Threat Intelligence Overview

EPSS Score
0.0%
Top 89% exploitable
Data Quality
6 sources
Confidence: High

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 MEDIUM
CISA KEV No
Public POC No
EPSS 0.0%
Patch available No
Active threat No
Deciding rule
MEDIUM severity (CVSS 4.0-6.9)
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

Exploitation
None
System Exposure· derived
Open
Automatable
Yes
Technical Impact
Partial

Priority Score

28
Low Medium High Critical
KEV: 0
EPSS: 0
CVSS: +28
PoC: 0
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.

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