Description
An improper access control vulnerability exists in x-ui 0.3.2. Any authenticated panel user can modify the xray configuration template through the settings interface and trigger a panel restart, causing the xray management gRPC service, which is bound to loopback by default, to be regenerated and bound to non-loopback addresses. This expands the reachable surface of the management interface beyond its intended local-only boundary.
Published: 2026-09-21
Score: 7.6 High
EPSS: < 1% Very Low
KEV: No
Impact: Exposure of local-only management service to external network
Action: Patch
AI Analysis

Impact

An authenticated user of the x-ui 0.3.2 web panel can change the xray configuration templates. By doing so the software can regenerate the xray gRPC management service and bind it to non-loopback addresses. The service is meant to be accessible only from the host, so this configuration change expands the reachable surface and exposes the management endpoint to the broader network.

Affected Systems

The affected product is the x-ui management interface, version 0.3.2. No other vendor or product version is listed in the CNA data. Clients running this version should verify their installation and whether the vulnerable configuration change is possible.

Risk and Exploitability

Because the attack requires authentication to a web panel, the risk of exploitation depends on the strength of those credentials. Once the gRPC service is exposed, an attacker can remotely issue management requests that could alter xray's behavior or leak internal data. The CVSS score of 7.6 indicates a medium‑to‑high severity, while the EPSS score of <1% suggests that exploitation is currently unlikely. The vulnerability is not listed in the CISA KEV catalog, further indicating limited public exploitation. However, the potential for remote access to a normally local management interface remains a high‑impact exposure that should be addressed promptly.

Generated by OpenCVE AI on September 22, 2026 at 17:26 UTC.

Remediation

No solution or workaround provided in the CVE record.

OpenCVE Recommended Actions

  • Upgrade x-ui to a version that fixes the configuration bug.
  • If upgrade is not possible, reconfigure the xray gRPC service to bind only to 127.0.0.1 or otherwise restrict it to loopback using firewall rules.
  • Enforce strict access controls or multi‑factor authentication on the x-ui web panel to reduce the risk of credential compromise.
  • Monitor network traffic for unexpected connections to the xray gRPC port and investigate any anomalies.

Generated by OpenCVE AI on September 22, 2026 at 17:26 UTC.

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History

Thu, 24 Sep 2026 04:30:00 +0000

Type Values Removed Values Added
Metrics ssvc

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


Tue, 22 Sep 2026 17:45:00 +0000

Type Values Removed Values Added
Title Authenticated User Can Expand xray Management Service Reach Beyond Local Loopback in x-ui 0.3.2

Tue, 22 Sep 2026 15:30:00 +0000

Type Values Removed Values Added
Metrics cvssV3_1

{'score': 7.6, 'vector': 'CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:L/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:L/A:L'}


Mon, 21 Sep 2026 21:45:00 +0000

Type Values Removed Values Added
Title Authenticated User Can Expand xray Management Service Reach Beyond Local Loopback in x-ui 0.3.2
First Time appeared Vaxilu
Vaxilu x-ui
Weaknesses CWE-284
Vendors & Products Vaxilu
Vaxilu x-ui

Mon, 21 Sep 2026 20:45:00 +0000

Type Values Removed Values Added
Description An improper access control vulnerability exists in x-ui 0.3.2. Any authenticated panel user can modify the xray configuration template through the settings interface and trigger a panel restart, causing the xray management gRPC service, which is bound to loopback by default, to be regenerated and bound to non-loopback addresses. This expands the reachable surface of the management interface beyond its intended local-only boundary.
References

cve-icon MITRE

Status: PUBLISHED

Assigner: mitre

Published:

Updated: 2026-09-22T14:47:48.679Z

Reserved: 2026-08-25T00:00:00.000Z

Link: CVE-2026-79316

cve-icon Vulnrichment

Updated: 2026-09-22T14:46:21.442Z

cve-icon NVD

Status : Deferred

Published: 2026-09-21T21:17:12.100

Modified: 2026-09-22T20:00:03.713

Link: CVE-2026-79316

cve-icon Redhat

No data.

cve-icon OpenCVE Enrichment

Updated: 2026-09-22T17:30:18Z

Weaknesses