CVE-2026-5652: An insecure direct object reference vulnerability in the Users API component of Crafty Controller allows a rem

Q: How do I fix CVE-2026-5652?

crafty controller: upgrade to 4.10.4. Exact commands for each OS are on this page.

Q: Is CVE-2026-5652 being exploited?

CVE-2026-5652 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-2026-5652 affect?

CVE-2026-5652 affects crafty controller. Severity is critical (CVSS 9.0). An insecure direct object reference vulnerability in the Users API component of Crafty Controller allows a remote, authenticated attacker to perform user modification actions via improper API permissions validation.

Q: How urgent is CVE-2026-5652?

Priority 46/100. Critical severity; Public exploit reference

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CRITICAL 9.0UPGRADE

CVE-2026-5652 is a critical-severity flaw (CVSS 9.0) affecting crafty controller. Below: why it ranks where it does, which versions are affected, what to do, and the exact commands.

An insecure direct object reference vulnerability in the Users API component of Crafty Controller allows a remote, authenticated attacker to perform user modification actions via improper API permissions validation.

Why this priority

Critical severity
Public exploit reference

A fixed release or distro patch exists.

Risk facts

CVSS score	9.0 (Critical)
Attack vector	Network (remote)
Attack complexity	Low
Privileges needed	High
User interaction	None
EPSS exploit chance	0.4% (top 62%)
CISA exploited list	No
Weakness	CWE-639
Published	2026-04-21
Last modified	2026-10-26

Publisher (CNA): GitLab Inc. · Vendor: craftycontrol

Last updated 2026-10-26 · Sources: CVE Program, NVD, CISA KEV, EPSS and vendor advisories · How we score

Am I affected?

Timeline

2026-04-21 17:16 UTCPublished CVE record published
2026-10-26 21:10 UTCUpdated Record last modified

craftycontrol crafty controller UPGRADE

Affected: < 4.10.4

Fixed in: 4.10.4

Safe to downgrade to: no unaffected older release

1. Check installed version

apt-cache policy crafty-controller || rpm -q crafty-controller || crafty-controller --version

2. UPGRADE to 4.10.4 (Debian / Ubuntu)

sudo apt update && sudo apt install --only-upgrade crafty-controller

2. UPGRADE (RHEL / Amazon Linux / Fedora)

sudo dnf upgrade crafty-controller

Note

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

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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-2026-5652?

crafty controller: upgrade to 4.10.4. Exact commands for each OS are on this page.

Is CVE-2026-5652 being exploited?

CVE-2026-5652 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-2026-5652 affect?

CVE-2026-5652 affects crafty controller. Severity is critical (CVSS 9.0). An insecure direct object reference vulnerability in the Users API component of Crafty Controller allows a remote, authenticated attacker to perform user modification actions via improper API permissions validation.

How urgent is CVE-2026-5652?

Priority 46/100. Critical severity; Public exploit reference

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CVE-2026-13716 CRITICAL 9.1 UPGRADE Path traversal in server import and admin file upload in Crafty Controller

References

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