CVE-2026-6290: Velociraptor versions prior to 0.76.3 contain a vulnerability in the query() plugin which allows access to all

Q: How do I fix CVE-2026-6290?

velociraptor: upgrade to 0.76.3. Exact commands for each OS are on this page.

Q: Is CVE-2026-6290 being exploited?

CVE-2026-6290 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-2026-6290 affect?

CVE-2026-6290 affects velociraptor. Severity is high (CVSS 8.0). Velociraptor versions prior to 0.76.3 contain a vulnerability in the query() plugin which allows access to all orgs with the user's current ACL token. This allows an authenticated GUI user with access in one org, to use the query() plugin,

Routine

HIGH 8.0UPGRADE

CVE-2026-6290 is a high-severity flaw (CVSS 8.0) affecting velociraptor. Below: why it ranks where it does, which versions are affected, what to do, and the exact commands.

Velociraptor versions prior to 0.76.3 contain a vulnerability in the query() plugin which allows access to all orgs with the user's current ACL token. This allows an authenticated GUI user with access in one org, to use the query() plugin, in a notebook cell, to run VQL queries on other orgs which they may not have access to. The user's permissions in the other org are the same as the permissions they have in the org containing the notebook.

Why this priority

High severity

A fixed release or distro patch exists.

Risk facts

CVSS score	8.0 (High)
Attack vector	Network (remote)
Attack complexity	High
Privileges needed	High
User interaction	None
EPSS exploit chance	0.2% (top 87%)
CISA exploited list	No
Weakness	CWE-863
Published	2026-04-15
Last modified	2026-10-26

Publisher (CNA): Rapid7, Inc. · Vendor: rapid7

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

Am I affected?

Timeline

2026-04-15 18:17 UTCPublished CVE record published
2026-10-26 22:10 UTCUpdated Record last modified

rapid7 velociraptor UPGRADE

Affected: < 0.76.3

Fixed in: 0.76.3

Safe to downgrade to: no unaffected older release

1. Check installed version

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

2. UPGRADE to 0.76.3 (Debian / Ubuntu)

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

2. UPGRADE (RHEL / Amazon Linux / Fedora)

sudo dnf upgrade velociraptor

Note

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

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Quick answers

How do I fix CVE-2026-6290?

velociraptor: upgrade to 0.76.3. Exact commands for each OS are on this page.

Is CVE-2026-6290 being exploited?

CVE-2026-6290 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-2026-6290 affect?

CVE-2026-6290 affects velociraptor. Severity is high (CVSS 8.0). Velociraptor versions prior to 0.76.3 contain a vulnerability in the query() plugin which allows access to all orgs with the user's current ACL token. This allows an authenticated GUI user with access in one org, to use the query() plugin,

How urgent is CVE-2026-6290?

Priority 31/100. High severity

Related CVEs

CVE-2026-5329 HIGH 8.5 UPGRADE Rapid7 Velociraptor versions prior to 0.76.2 contain an improper input validation vulnerability in the client

References

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