CVE-2026-48190: An incorrect handling of permissions in OTRS External Interface and the ConfigItem List module allows an authe

Routine

LOW 3.5UPGRADE

CVE-2026-48190 is a low-severity flaw (CVSS 3.5) affecting otrs. Below: why it ranks where it does, which versions are affected, what to do, and the exact commands.

An incorrect handling of permissions in OTRS External Interface and the ConfigItem List module allows an authenticated customer to query the system for CI information. Please note that CMDB has to be anabled and CustomerGroupSupport has to be used to be affected. This issue affects OTRS: * 7.0.X * 8.0.X * 2023.X * 2024.X * 2025.X * 2026.X before 2026.4.X

Why this priority

No elevated risk signals yet

A fixed release or distro patch exists.

Risk facts

CVSS score	3.5 (Low)
Attack vector	Network (remote)
Attack complexity	Low
Privileges needed	Low
User interaction	Required
EPSS exploit chance	0.1% (top 96%)
CISA exploited list	No
Weakness	CWE-276
Published	2026-06-01
Last modified	2026-07-22

Publisher (CNA): OTRS AG · Vendor: otrs

Last updated 2026-07-22 · Sources: CVE Program, NVD, CISA KEV, EPSS and vendor advisories · How we score

Am I affected?

Timeline

2026-06-01 04:16 UTCPublished CVE record published
2026-07-22 07:10 UTCUpdated Record last modified

otrs otrs UPGRADE

Affected: >= 7.0.0 and <= 8.0.37 · >= 2023.0.0 and < 2026.4.1

Fixed in: 2026.4.1

Safe to downgrade to: a release before 7.0.0

1. Check installed version

apt-cache policy otrs || rpm -q otrs || otrs --version

2. UPGRADE to 2026.4.1 (Debian / Ubuntu)

sudo apt update && sudo apt install --only-upgrade otrs

2. UPGRADE (RHEL / Amazon Linux / Fedora)

sudo dnf upgrade otrs

Note

Distros often backport fixes without changing the version number. Confirm with the distro advisory or changelog.

3. If no update is available yet, DOWNGRADE to a release before 7.0.0 (Debian / Ubuntu)

apt-cache madison otrs sudo apt install otrs=<VERSION_BEFORE_7.0.0> sudo apt-mark hold otrs

3. If no update is available yet, DOWNGRADE (RHEL / Amazon Linux / Fedora)

dnf --showduplicates list otrs sudo dnf downgrade otrs-<VERSION_BEFORE_7.0.0> sudo dnf versionlock add otrs

Downgrade risk

Downgrading can break dependent software and may reopen older bugs. Read the distro advisory first and test on a non-production host.

After downgrade

Restart the service, and keep the package held until a fixed release ships.

Verify at the official source NVD · CVE Program · Report a problem with this page
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-2026-48190?

otrs: upgrade to 2026.4.1. Exact commands for each OS are on this page.

Is CVE-2026-48190 being exploited?

CVE-2026-48190 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-2026-48190 affect?

CVE-2026-48190 affects otrs. Severity is low (CVSS 3.5). An incorrect handling of permissions in OTRS External Interface and the ConfigItem List module allows an authenticated customer to query the system for CI information. Please note that CMDB has to be anabled and CustomerGroupSupport has to

How urgent is CVE-2026-48190?

Priority 13/100. No elevated risk signals yet.

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