PatchTheCVECVE-2026-45244: Summarize prior to 0.15.1 contains a missing authorization vulnerability that allows attackers to execute brow
CVE-2026-45244 is a medium-severity flaw (CVSS 5.4) affecting summarize. Below: why it ranks where it does, which versions are affected, what to do, and the exact commands.
Summarize prior to 0.15.1 contains a missing authorization vulnerability that allows attackers to execute browser automation actions without per-call user approval when the extension automation feature is enabled. Attackers can influence the agent through malicious page or summary content to invoke enabled extension automation tools such as navigation or debugger-backed actions, bypassing the final user approval step when a user interacts with at
Why this priority
- Public exploit reference
A fixed release or distro patch exists.
Risk facts
| CVSS score | 5.4 (Medium) |
| Attack vector | Network (remote) |
| Attack complexity | Low |
| Privileges needed | None |
| User interaction | Required |
| EPSS exploit chance | 0.2% (top 87%) |
| CISA exploited list | No |
| Weakness | CWE-862 |
| Published | 2026-05-18 |
| Last modified | 2026-10-14 |
Last updated 2026-10-14 · Sources: CVE Program, NVD, CISA KEV, EPSS and vendor advisories · How we score
Am I affected?
Timeline
- Published CVE record published
- Updated Record last modified
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-2026-45244?
summarize: upgrade to 0.15.1. Exact commands for each OS are on this page.
Is CVE-2026-45244 being exploited?
CVE-2026-45244 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-2026-45244 affect?
CVE-2026-45244 affects summarize. Severity is medium (CVSS 5.4). Summarize prior to 0.15.1 contains a missing authorization vulnerability that allows attackers to execute browser automation actions without per-call user approval when the extension automation feature is enabled. Attackers can influence th
How urgent is CVE-2026-45244?
Priority 27/100. Public exploit reference
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