Description
Zammad is a web based open source helpdesk/customer support system. Prior to 7.0.2, a broken access control vulnerability exists in Zammad's GraphQL API. An authenticated user can access taskbar item data belonging to another user by crafting a request with the target user's taskbar identifier. The taskbar feature stores transient state for active user sessions, including auto-saved ticket drafts. Under certain conditions, the authorization check for taskbar item access is not enforced, allowing a user to read another user's taskbar item data. This vulnerability is fixed in 7.0.2.
Published: 2026-09-25
Score: 5.3 Medium
EPSS: < 1% Very Low
KEV: No
Impact: Unauthorized Disclosure of Users’ Taskbar Data
Action: Patch Now
AI Analysis

Impact

Zammad, before version 7.0.2, contains a broken access control flaw in its GraphQL API that allows an authenticated user to retrieve taskbar item data belonging to another user. Crafting a request with the target user’s taskbar identifier bypasses the authorization check under certain conditions, exposing transient session data such as auto‑saved ticket drafts. The vulnerability enables the attacker to gain confidential information about other users’ activity and draft content without altering system state, effectively creating a privacy breach.*

Affected Systems

All Zammad installations running any version earlier than 7.0.2 are affected. The problem resides in the GraphQL endpoint that manages taskbar items, regardless of the deployment platform or deployment size.*

Risk and Exploitability

The CVSS score of 5.3 places the vulnerability in the medium severity range. No EPSS data is available, but the flaw is not listed in the CISA KEV catalog, suggesting a lower current exploitation likelihood. Exploitation requires valid credentials and access to the public GraphQL API; an attacker simply sends a crafted query with another user’s taskbar identifier. This path allows direct read of another user’s taskbar contents, compromising confidentiality.*

Generated by OpenCVE AI on September 25, 2026 at 19:49 UTC.

Remediation

No solution or workaround provided in the CVE record.

OpenCVE Recommended Actions

  • Update Zammad to version 7.0.2 or later, which contains the fix for the access control issue.
  • If an immediate upgrade is not possible, limit exposure of the GraphQL API to trusted networks or users and consider disabling the taskbar feature if it is not required.
  • After applying the patch, confirm that taskbar item access is now correctly gated by the authenticated user’s permissions to prevent future disclosure.*

Generated by OpenCVE AI on September 25, 2026 at 19:49 UTC.

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History

Sat, 26 Sep 2026 10:45:00 +0000

Type Values Removed Values Added
First Time appeared Zammad
Zammad zammad
Vendors & Products Zammad
Zammad zammad

Fri, 25 Sep 2026 20:30:00 +0000

Type Values Removed Values Added
Metrics ssvc

{'options': {'Automatable': 'no', 'Exploitation': 'none', 'Technical Impact': 'partial'}, 'version': '2.0.3'}


Fri, 25 Sep 2026 17:30:00 +0000

Type Values Removed Values Added
Description Zammad is a web based open source helpdesk/customer support system. Prior to 7.0.2, a broken access control vulnerability exists in Zammad's GraphQL API. An authenticated user can access taskbar item data belonging to another user by crafting a request with the target user's taskbar identifier. The taskbar feature stores transient state for active user sessions, including auto-saved ticket drafts. Under certain conditions, the authorization check for taskbar item access is not enforced, allowing a user to read another user's taskbar item data. This vulnerability is fixed in 7.0.2.
Title Zammad: Cross-User Taskbar Item Access Control Vulnerability
Weaknesses CWE-200
CWE-639
References
Metrics cvssV4_0

{'score': 5.3, 'vector': 'CVSS:4.0/AV:N/AC:L/AT:N/PR:L/UI:N/VC:L/VI:N/VA:N/SC:N/SI:N/SA:N'}


cve-icon MITRE

Status: PUBLISHED

Assigner: GitHub_M

Published:

Updated: 2026-09-25T18:38:22.817Z

Reserved: 2026-06-22T19:17:28.958Z

Link: CVE-2026-56728

cve-icon Vulnrichment

Updated: 2026-09-25T18:38:18.995Z

cve-icon NVD

Status : Deferred

Published: 2026-09-25T18:17:26.797

Modified: 2026-09-28T14:45:39.697

Link: CVE-2026-56728

cve-icon Redhat

No data.

cve-icon OpenCVE Enrichment

Updated: 2026-09-26T10:30:09Z

Weaknesses
  • CWE-200

    Exposure of Sensitive Information to an Unauthorized Actor

  • CWE-639

    Authorization Bypass Through User-Controlled Key