Is this vulnerability remotely exploitable?

Yes. Any user who can remotely authenticate to the InvenTree API can exploit this issue by calling the token-creation endpoint with another user's ID. Once obtained, the forged token can be used from any network location.

Does this require administrator or special privileges?

No. The vulnerability can be exploited by any authenticated user, including low-privileged accounts, because the API does not properly restrict which user IDs can be associated with newly created tokens.

What is the safest general fix pattern?

The safest approach is to derive token ownership exclusively from the authenticated session and disallow arbitrary selection of a different user account. If administrative token creation is required, wrap it in explicit role checks and limit it to designated administrator roles.

Severity:

HIGH RISK

(8.3)

Improper Authorization for User Token Creation (CWE-639) in InvenTree API

CVE-2026-35478

Published:

Apr 8, 2026

Status:

Analyzed

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Exploit Preconditions

Why This Happens

Potential Impact

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Source

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Vulnerability Type

Category:

Improper Authorization

CWE:

CWE-639

Impact:

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Severity:

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CVSS Version:

3.1

Vulnerability Type

Category:

Improper Authorization

CWE:

CWE-639

Impact:

Authentication Bypass and Privilege Escalation via Token Impersonation

Severity:

HIGH RISK

(8.3)

CVSS Version:

3.1

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Improper Authorization for User Token Creation (CWE-639) in InvenTree API

Summary

Affected Context

Exploit Preconditions

Why This Happens

Potential Impact

General Mitigation Guidance

How Teams Detect Issues Like This

Frequently Asked Questions

Source

Recent Vulnerabilities

HIGH RISK

HIGH

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