CVE-2026-1213: Askbot Askbot Inexhaustive Permissions Check Allows Vulnerability

MODERATE
Advisory Identifier: GHSA-r2jv-fwfr-4j8c
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CWE-639
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Advisory Summary

CVE-2026-1213 is a MODERATE askbot inexhaustive permissions check allows vulnerability (CWE-639: Authorization Bypass Through User-Controlled Key) affecting Askbot libraries in the PyPI ecosystem. The issue involves askbot inexhaustive permissions check allows any user to modify a different user's profile picture. Remediation is available by upgrading affected packages to version 0.12.3.

CVE-2026-1213 at a Glance

CVE Identifier CVE-2026-1213
GHSA Identifier GHSA-r2jv-fwfr-4j8c
Severity MODERATE
CVSS v3.1 Base Score N/A
CWE Classification CWE-639: Authorization Bypass Through User-Controlled Key
Affected Product Askbot
Package Ecosystem PyPI
Published Date
Last Updated

How to Fix CVE-2026-1213

To remediate this vulnerability, upgrade all affected Askbot dependencies to a patched release. Both direct and transitive dependencies should be checked, as frameworks or security libraries may pull in vulnerable versions transitively.

askbot fixed: 0.12.3 
pip install askbot>=0.12.3
Verify Direct and Transitive Dependencies

Run the following command in your project directory to verify that all resolved dependencies use the patched release: 

pip show askbot

How to Check if You Are Affected

To determine whether your Python environment is affected by CVE-2026-1213, inspect your installed packages using pip:

pip show askbot

Analyze the terminal output to locate any version of Askbot in your dependency tree. If any resolved version matches the vulnerable ranges listed in the table below (for example, versions earlier than 0.12.3), your application is affected.

Note: The pip show askbot command checks currently installed packages in your active Python environment.

Technical Details

Vulnerability Mechanism & Technical Analysis

This vulnerability is classified under CWE-639: Authorization Bypass Through User-Controlled Key, where the system's authorization functionality does not prevent one user from gaining access to another user's data or record by modifying the key value identifying the data. In Askbot, software state validation or input boundaries are circumvented during processing. Review the official source advisory statement below for specific affected components, classes, and reproduction details.

Source Advisory Statement

All versions of askbot before and including 0.12.2 allow an attacker authenticated with normal user permissions to modify the profile picture of other application users. This issue affects askbot: 0.12.2.

CVE-2026-1213 Affected Askbot Versions

1 component(s)
Fixed Versions:
0.12.3
Product / Package Ecosystem Affected Versions Fixed Version
askbot
pypi/askbot
PyPI
< 0.12.3
0.12.3

References

NVD — CVE-2026-1213 NVD
https://nvd.nist.gov/vuln/detail/CVE-2026-1213
Security Fix Commit FIX COMMIT
https://github.com/ASKBOT/askbot-devel/commit/3da3d75f35204aa71633c7a315327ba39cb6295d
Askbot Security Information SECURITY
https://askbot.com
fluidattacks.com/advisories/ghost WEB
https://fluidattacks.com/advisories/ghost
Askbot Source Repository REPOSITORY
https://github.com/askbot/askbot-devel

Frequently Asked Questions

What is CVE-2026-1213?
CVE-2026-1213 is a security vulnerability in Askbot involving askbot inexhaustive permissions check allows any user to modify a different user's profile picture under CWE-639: Authorization Bypass Through User-Controlled Key.
Which Askbot versions are affected?
Affected versions include releases prior to 0.12.3 across affected packages: askbot.
What version fixes CVE-2026-1213?
Upgrading to 0.12.3 (or the latest patched release for your respective branch) resolves the vulnerability.
Is askbot affected?
Yes, askbot is affected in releases prior to 0.12.3. Upgrade your dependency to 0.12.3 or later.
What CWE is associated with CVE-2026-1213?
CVE-2026-1213 is classified under CWE-639: Authorization Bypass Through User-Controlled Key (The system's authorization functionality does not prevent one user from gaining access to another user's data or record by modifying the key value identifying the data.).
How can I check PyPI dependencies for CVE-2026-1213?
Run the dependency tree command: 'pip show askbot'. This command lists direct and transitive dependencies in your build configuration so you can verify if a vulnerable version is resolved.
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