CVE-2026-34782 Zammad has improper access control in AI assistance controller for text tools
Attackers can bypass access controls to use AI text tools via an unauthenticated REST endpoint in Zammad helpdesk.
- Exploited in the wild
- Not known
- Login needed
- Any signed-in user
- Attackable
- Over the internet
- Victim action needed
- Not needed
- Fix
- None listed
What is CVE-2026-34782?
CVE-2026-34782 is a medium-severity missing authorization vulnerability in Zammad Zammad, published on 8 Apr 2026. Any signed-in user can exploit it over the network, with no action from the victim.
Official description
Zammad is a web based open source helpdesk/customer support system. Prior to 7.0.1 and 6.5.4, the REST endpoint POST /api/v1/ai_assistance/text_tools/:id was not checking if a user is privileged to use the text tool, resulting in being able to use it in all situations. This vulnerability is fixed in 7.0.1 and 6.5.4.
Weakness: CWE-862
Which versions are affected by CVE-2026-34782?
It affects 1 product.
Products include Zammad Zammad.
How do I fix CVE-2026-34782?
No fix has been published for CVE-2026-34782 yet. Limit exposure of the affected software until one is available.
Upgrade, and check permissions on every request on the server, not only in the interface. More about Missing authorization.
Is CVE-2026-34782 being exploited?
There is no known exploitation of CVE-2026-34782 in the wild and no public exploit code.
Other vulnerabilities in Zammad Zammad
Sources
Also known as GHSA-96r7-29c8-2j7q.