CVE-2026-5562: A vulnerability was identified in provectus kafka-ui up to 0.7.2

Q: How do I fix CVE-2026-5562?

ui: upgrade to newer than 0.7.2. Exact commands for each OS are on this page.

Q: Is CVE-2026-5562 being exploited?

CVE-2026-5562 is not on the CISA Known Exploited Vulnerabilities list at the time of the last update. Check again, as this can change.

Q: What does CVE-2026-5562 affect?

CVE-2026-5562 affects ui. Severity is high (CVSS 7.3). A vulnerability was identified in provectus kafka-ui up to 0.7.2. This impacts the function validateAccess of the file /api/smartfilters/testexecutions of the component Endpoint. The manipulation leads to code injection. The attack can be i

Q: How urgent is CVE-2026-5562?

Priority 57/100. High severity; Public exploit reference; Remotely exploitable, no login, no user action

This week

HIGH 7.3REMOTEUPGRADE

CVE-2026-5562 is a high-severity flaw (CVSS 7.3) affecting ui. Below: why it ranks where it does, which versions are affected, what to do, and the exact commands.

A vulnerability was identified in provectus kafka-ui up to 0.7.2. This impacts the function validateAccess of the file /api/smartfilters/testexecutions of the component Endpoint. The manipulation leads to code injection. The attack can be initiated remotely. The exploit is publicly available and might be used. The vendor was contacted early about this disclosure but did not respond in any way.

Why this priority

High severity
Public exploit reference
Remotely exploitable, no login, no user action

A fixed release or distro patch exists.

Risk facts

CVSS score	7.3 (High)
Attack vector	Network (remote)
Attack complexity	Low
Privileges needed	None
User interaction	None
EPSS exploit chance	2.6% (top 15%)
CISA exploited list	No
Weakness	CWE-74, CWE-94
Published	2026-04-05
Last modified	2026-07-24

Publisher (CNA): VulDB · Vendor: provectus

Last updated 2026-07-24 · Sources: CVE Program, NVD, CISA KEV, EPSS and vendor advisories · How we score

Am I affected?

Timeline

2026-04-05 11:16 UTCPublished CVE record published
2026-07-24 20:10 UTCUpdated Record last modified

provectus ui UPGRADE

Affected: >= 0.7.0 and <= 0.7.2

Fixed in: newer than 0.7.2

Safe to downgrade to: a release before 0.7.0

1. Check installed version

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

2. UPGRADE to newer than 0.7.2 (Debian / Ubuntu)

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

2. UPGRADE (RHEL / Amazon Linux / Fedora)

sudo dnf upgrade ui

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 0.7.0 (Debian / Ubuntu)

apt-cache madison ui sudo apt install ui=<VERSION_BEFORE_0.7.0> sudo apt-mark hold ui

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

dnf --showduplicates list ui sudo dnf downgrade ui-<VERSION_BEFORE_0.7.0> sudo dnf versionlock add ui

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.

Exact fixes by distribution

Fedora 46 · python-googleapis-common-protos · FIXED · 1.75.5-1.fc46~bootstrap · FEDORA-2026-d911c4c4e6 · source

sudo dnf upgrade --advisory=FEDORA-2026-d911c4c4e6

Fedora ELN · see advisory · FIXED · FEDORA-2026-e3987c278f · source

sudo dnf upgrade --advisory=FEDORA-2026-e3987c278f

Public exploits and detection

Public code exists for this CVE. Treat unpatched systems as at risk, and only run PoCs in a lab.

GitHub PoC: personne-lambda/CVE-2026-5562-Exploit (0 stars)
Write-up: vuldb.com/vuln/355332
Write-up: vuldb.com/vuln/355332/cti
Nuclei scan template: Provectus kafka-ui <=0.7.2 - Remote Code Execution

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-2026-5562?

ui: upgrade to newer than 0.7.2. Exact commands for each OS are on this page.

Is CVE-2026-5562 being exploited?

CVE-2026-5562 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-2026-5562 affect?

CVE-2026-5562 affects ui. Severity is high (CVSS 7.3). A vulnerability was identified in provectus kafka-ui up to 0.7.2. This impacts the function validateAccess of the file /api/smartfilters/testexecutions of the component Endpoint. The manipulation leads to code injection. The attack can be i

How urgent is CVE-2026-5562?

Priority 57/100. High severity; Public exploit reference; Remotely exploitable, no login, no user action

Software pages

Apache Kafka vulnerabilities

References

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