Description
A weakness has been identified in SpecterOps BloodHound up to 9.5.1. The affected element is the function NewV2API of the file cmd/api/src/api/registration/v2.go of the component Graph Write Endpoint. Executing a manipulation can lead to improper authorization. It is possible to launch the attack remotely. Upgrading to version 9.6.0-rc1, 9.6.0 and 9.7.0-rc3 is sufficient to fix this issue. This patch is called 39d1276a63e95a7713f954dea632a19651d9cebb. You should upgrade the affected component.
Published: 2026-09-03
Score: 5.3 Medium
EPSS: n/a
KEV: No
Impact: n/a
Action: n/a
AI Analysis

Impact

SpecterOps BloodHound is affected by a flaw in the NewV2API function of the Graph Write Endpoint, allowing a remote attacker to manipulate graph data without proper authorization. This omission is an improper authorization weakness that enables an attacker to create, modify, or delete graph entries, potentially compromising the integrity of the stored data and enabling further lateral movement or privilege escalation. The vulnerability is tied to CWE‑266 (Improper Authorization) and CWE‑285 (Improper Authentication), indicating that access controls are not correctly enforced for the endpoint.

Affected Systems

The vulnerability exists in SpecterOps BloodHound versions up to 9.5.1. Versions 9.6.0‑rc1, 9.6.0, and 9.7.0‑rc3 include the fix identified by commit 39d1276a63e95a7713f954dea632a19651d9cebb. Users running the affected software should review their version and upgrade accordingly.

Risk and Exploitability

The CVSS score of 5.3 indicates a moderate severity, and the lack of an EPSS score means the exploitation probability is unknown from the public data. The vulnerability is not listed in the CISA KEV catalog. Attackers can exploit it remotely by sending crafted requests to the Graph Write Endpoint, and because the flaw is an authorization bypass, it can result in significant data tampering or unauthorized access without requiring local privileges.

Generated by OpenCVE AI on September 3, 2026 at 23:31 UTC.

Remediation

No vendor fix or workaround currently provided.

OpenCVE Recommended Actions

  • Upgrade SpecterOps BloodHound to version 9.6.0‑rc1 or later to apply the fix commit 39d1276a63e95a7713f954dea632a19651d9cebb.
  • If an upgrade is not yet possible, limit exposure of the Graph Write Endpoint by configuring network or API gateway rules to allow requests only from trusted hosts and authenticated users.
  • Verify that, after any update, the endpoint requires valid bearer tokens and that only users with appropriate role scopes can perform write operations.

Generated by OpenCVE AI on September 3, 2026 at 23:31 UTC.

Tracking

Sign in to view the affected projects.

Advisories

No advisories yet.

History

Thu, 03 Sep 2026 22:45:00 +0000

Type Values Removed Values Added
Description A weakness has been identified in SpecterOps BloodHound up to 9.5.1. The affected element is the function NewV2API of the file cmd/api/src/api/registration/v2.go of the component Graph Write Endpoint. Executing a manipulation can lead to improper authorization. It is possible to launch the attack remotely. Upgrading to version 9.6.0-rc1, 9.6.0 and 9.7.0-rc3 is sufficient to fix this issue. This patch is called 39d1276a63e95a7713f954dea632a19651d9cebb. You should upgrade the affected component.
Title SpecterOps BloodHound Graph Write Endpoint v2.go NewV2API improper authorization
First Time appeared Specterops
Specterops bloodhound
Weaknesses CWE-266
CWE-285
CPEs cpe:2.3:a:specterops:bloodhound:*:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
Vendors & Products Specterops
Specterops bloodhound
References
Metrics cvssV2_0

{'score': 6.5, 'vector': 'AV:N/AC:L/Au:S/C:P/I:P/A:P/E:ND/RL:OF/RC:C'}

cvssV3_0

{'score': 6.3, 'vector': 'CVSS:3.0/AV:N/AC:L/PR:L/UI:N/S:U/C:L/I:L/A:L/E:X/RL:O/RC:C'}

cvssV3_1

{'score': 6.3, 'vector': 'CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:L/UI:N/S:U/C:L/I:L/A:L/E:X/RL:O/RC:C'}

cvssV4_0

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


Subscriptions

Specterops Bloodhound
cve-icon MITRE

Status: PUBLISHED

Assigner: VulDB

Published:

Updated: 2026-09-03T22:30:14.587Z

Reserved: 2026-09-03T15:45:24.645Z

Link: CVE-2026-85241

cve-icon Vulnrichment

No data.

cve-icon NVD

Status : Received

Published: 2026-09-03T23:17:20.807

Modified: 2026-09-03T23:17:20.807

Link: CVE-2026-85241

cve-icon Redhat

No data.

cve-icon OpenCVE Enrichment

Updated: 2026-09-03T23:45:04Z

Weaknesses
  • CWE-266

    Incorrect Privilege Assignment

  • CWE-285

    Improper Authorization