CVE-2026-56251 Capgo - Privilege Escalation via Broken Row Level Security in org_users
Authenticated users can escalate privileges from admin to super_admin due to broken Row Level Security in the org_users table.
- Exploited in the wild
- Not known
- Login needed
- An administrator
- Attackable
- Over the internet
- Victim action needed
- Not needed
- Fix
- None listed
What is CVE-2026-56251?
CVE-2026-56251 is a high-severity vulnerability in Capgo, published on 21 Jun 2026. An attacker needs administrator access to exploit it, with no action from the victim.
Official description
Capgo before 12.128.2 contains a broken row level security policy in the org_users table that allows authenticated users to elevate privileges from admin to super_admin. Attackers can exploit the insufficient RLS enforcement to gain unauthorized super_admin access and compromise system security.
Weakness: CWE-266
Which versions are affected by CVE-2026-56251?
How do I fix CVE-2026-56251?
No fix has been published for CVE-2026-56251 yet. Limit exposure of the affected software until one is available.
Is CVE-2026-56251 being exploited?
There is no known exploitation of CVE-2026-56251 in the wild and no public exploit code.
Sources
Also known as GHSA-9xqh-f26v-9c9h, GHSA-phvp-mxhx-w4fp.