PatchTheCVECVE-2026-120463: Warracker before 1.0.4 contains a missing authorization vulnerability in its Paperless-ngx integration that al
CVE-2026-120463 is a medium-severity flaw (CVSS 6.5) affecting affected software. Below: why it ranks where it does, which versions are affected, what to do, and the exact commands.
Warracker before 1.0.4 contains a missing authorization vulnerability in its Paperless-ngx integration that allows an authenticated, non-administrative user to bypass document ownership restrictions by searching for and linking another user's private document ID to a warranty they own using the `other` document type. Attackers can exploit insufficient authorization checks in the `paperless_search_and_link()` and `serve_paperless_document()` route
Why this priority
- No elevated risk signals yet
No fix is published yet: follow the downgrade or mitigation steps.
Risk facts
| CVSS score | 6.5 (Medium) |
| Attack vector | Network (remote) |
| Attack complexity | Low |
| Privileges needed | Low |
| User interaction | None |
| EPSS exploit chance | n/a |
| CISA exploited list | No |
| Weakness | CWE-862 |
| Published | 2026-11-02 |
| Last modified | 2026-11-02 |
Last updated 2026-11-02 · Sources: CVE Program, NVD, CISA KEV, EPSS and vendor advisories · How we score
Timeline
- Published CVE record published
- Updated Record last modified
Advisories and coverage
Research and news
- Vulners Bulletins: CVE-2026-120463 2026-11-02
- VulDB Recent Entries: CVE-2026-120463 | sassanix Warracker up to 1.0.3 Paperless-ngx Integration file_routes.py paperless_search_and_link improper authorization 2026-11-02
Scores and fixes here are computed automatically from those and other public sources. Confirm with the vendor advisory before changing production systems.
Quick answers
How do I fix CVE-2026-120463?
No fixed release is listed yet. Watch the vendor advisory and apply any mitigation shown on this page.
Is CVE-2026-120463 being exploited?
CVE-2026-120463 is not on the CISA Known Exploited Vulnerabilities list at the time of the last update. Check again, as this can change.
What does CVE-2026-120463 affect?
CVE-2026-120463 affects affected software. Severity is medium (CVSS 6.5). Warracker before 1.0.4 contains a missing authorization vulnerability in its Paperless-ngx integration that allows an authenticated, non-administrative user to bypass document ownership restrictions by searching for and linking another user
How urgent is CVE-2026-120463?
Priority 23/100. No elevated risk signals yet.