CVE-2026-18635

Velociraptor's VQL has a query() plugin which allows running a VQL query in a different org or user context. To be able to run as a different user, the calling user needs to have the IMPERSONATE permission (usually only given to administrators). Velociraptor versions prior to 0.77.2 evaluate this permission against the caller's org instead of against the target org. This allows an administrator in one org to impersonate another user in another org, in which they may not have the IMPERSONATE permission.

CVSS v3 7.2 HIGH

7.2^/10

CVSS v3 : HIGH

Vector :

Exploitability : 1.2 / Impact : 5.9

Attack Vector NETWORK

Attack Complexity LOW

Privileges Required HIGH

User Interaction NONE

Confidentiality Impact HIGH

Integrity Impact HIGH

Availability Impact HIGH

Scope UNCHANGED

References

Link	Resource
http://docs.velociraptor.app/announcements/advisories/cve-2026-18635/

Configurations

No configuration.

History

23 Oct 2026, 19:10

Type	Values Removed	Values Added
Summary		(es) El VQL de Velociraptor tiene un plugin query() que permite ejecutar una consulta VQL en un contexto de organización o usuario diferente. Para poder ejecutar como un usuario diferente, el usuario que realiza la llamada necesita tener el permiso IMPERSONATE (normalmente solo otorgado a administradores). Las versiones de Velociraptor anteriores a la 0.77.2 evalúan este permiso contra la organización del llamante en lugar de contra la organización de destino. Esto permite a un administrador en una organización suplantar a otro usuario en otra organización, en la que quizás no tengan el permiso IMPERSONATE.

Information

Published : 2026-08-11 15:17

Updated : 2026-10-23 19:10

NVD link : CVE-2026-18635

Mitre link : CVE-2026-18635

CVE.ORG link : CVE-2026-18635

JSON object : View

Products Affected

No product.

CWE

CWE-863

Incorrect Authorization

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