CVE-2026-65897 — Grav API Plugin versions before 1.0.10 fail to validate the groups field in…¶
Key facts
CVE-2026-65897 is a High (8.8) vulnerability: Grav API Plugin versions before 1.0.10 fail to validate the groups field in…. This entry ships a detection-only PoC and a Docker test lab.
| CVE | CVE-2026-65897 |
| Severity | High (8.8) |
| Detection / prevention | — |
| PoC | poc.py |
| Source | 2026/CVE-2026-65897/ |
Details¶
English | 한국어
Description¶
Grav API Plugin versions before 1.0.10 fail to validate the groups field in InvitationsController::create(), allowing authenticated api.users.write callers to assign invited accounts to groups that grant api.super permissions. Attackers can create invitation records with elevated group membership, and when accepted, the new account gains full super-admin API access without the inviter holding those permissions.
Vulnerability Details¶
| Property | Value |
|---|---|
| CVE ID | CVE-2026-65897 |
| CVSS Score | 8.8 |
Proof of Concept¶
Download¶
# Download PoC script
curl -O https://raw.githubusercontent.com/fankh/vulnerability-poc/main/2026/CVE-2026-65897/poc.py
Usage¶
# Run PoC against target
python3 poc.py --target <TARGET_URL>
# With authentication
python3 poc.py --target <TARGET_URL> --username <USER> --password <PASS>
⚠️ Warning: This PoC is for authorized security testing only. It uses detection-only techniques and does not exploit or damage target systems.
Test Lab¶
This repository includes a Docker-based test environment with both vulnerable and patched applications.
Quick Start¶
# Clone and navigate to CVE directory
cd CVE-2026-65897
# Start both applications
docker-compose up -d
# Run tests
./run-tests.sh # Linux/Mac
./run-tests.ps1 # Windows PowerShell
Application Endpoints¶
| Application | URL | Status |
|---|---|---|
| Vulnerable App | http://localhost:8080 | Shows vulnerability |
| Patched App | http://localhost:8081 | Demonstrates fix |
Directory Structure¶
├── README.md # English documentation
├── README_KO.md # Korean documentation
├── poc.py # PoC detection script
├── docker-compose.yml # Container orchestration
├── run-tests.sh # Linux/Mac test runner
├── run-tests.ps1 # Windows test runner
├── vulnerable-app/ # Vulnerable version
│ ├── app.py
│ ├── Dockerfile
│ └── requirements.txt
└── patched-app/ # Fixed version
├── app.py
├── Dockerfile
└── requirements.txt
References¶
- https://github.com/getgrav/grav/commit/345e79e3abf8c15f80e612a09f6643300071324b
- https://github.com/getgrav/grav/commit/f9438d4e71389b1041ac60b69b0b5714ecfa3bdd
- https://github.com/getgrav/grav/security/advisories/GHSA-m86m-jjcg-gcvv
- https://www.vulncheck.com/advisories/grav-api-plugin-privilege-escalation-via-invitations-groups
- https://github.com/getgrav/grav/security/advisories/GHSA-m86m-jjcg-gcvv
Generated by PoC Generator on 2026-08-10T14:25:46.872951157
Frequently asked questions¶
What is CVE-2026-65897?¶
CVE-2026-65897 is a High (8.8) vulnerability: Grav API Plugin versions before 1.0.10 fail to validate the groups field in…. This entry ships a detection-only PoC and a Docker test lab.
How do I detect CVE-2026-65897?¶
Run the detection-only PoC included with this entry against your Docker test lab to confirm whether a target is affected; pair it with your own IDS logging.
How do I block or mitigate CVE-2026-65897?¶
Upgrade to a fixed version per the vendor advisory; the NVD record lists the affected versions. Use the included PoC to verify your remediation.
For authorized security testing and research only. See the full source and NVD record.