CVE-2026-8127 eladmin Users API Endpoint UserController.java checkLevel access control

Medium 5.3 Published Updated

Remote attackers can bypass access controls in the eladmin Users API to escalate privileges or access restricted functions.

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-2026-8127?

CVE-2026-8127 is a medium-severity missing authorization vulnerability in eladmin, published on 8 May 2026. Any signed-in user can exploit it over the network, with no action from the victim.

Official description

A vulnerability has been found in eladmin up to 2.7. Impacted is the function checkLevel of the file /rest/UserController.java of the component Users API Endpoint. Such manipulation leads to improper access controls. The attack can be executed remotely. The exploit has been disclosed to the public and may be used. The project was informed of the problem early through an issue report but has not responded yet.

Weakness: CWE-284, CWE-266

Which versions are affected by CVE-2026-8127?

How do I fix CVE-2026-8127?

No fix has been published for CVE-2026-8127 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-2026-8127 being exploited?

It is not confirmed as exploited in the wild, but public exploit code for CVE-2026-8127 exists.

Sources

Also known as GHSA-7rvc-3rgf-7589.

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