CVE-2026-56252: Auth Bypass (CVSS 5.4)

Description

Capgo before 12.128.2 contains a scope isolation vulnerability in the POST /webhooks/test endpoint that allows app-scoped API keys to invoke org-scoped webhook operations. Attackers with app-scoped credentials can trigger signed outbound webhook deliveries for arbitrary organization webhooks outside their declared app boundary, bypassing the limited_to_apps authorization check.

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CVSS v3.1 Score

5.4

MEDIUM

CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:L/UI:N/S:U/C:L/I:L/A:N

EPSS — Exploit Prediction

0.0017

Probability of exploitation

0.07%

Percentile rank

EPSS estimates the probability that this vulnerability will be exploited in the wild within the next 30 days. A higher score means more likely to be exploited.

Weakness Type (CWE)

CWE-863 Incorrect Authorization

References

Other References

https://github.com/Cap-go/capgo/security/advisories/GHSA-qvr7-f6j6-64wp https://www.vulncheck.com/advisories/capgo-scope-isolation-failure-in-webhook-test-endpoint https://github.com/Cap-go/capgo/security/advisories/GHSA-qvr7-f6j6-64wp

Frequently Asked Questions

What is CVE-2026-56252? +

Capgo before 12.128.2 contains a scope isolation vulnerability in the POST /webhooks/test endpoint that allows app-scoped API keys to invoke org-scoped webhook operations. Attackers with app-scoped credentials can trigger signed outbound webhook deliveries for arbitrary organization webhooks outside their declared app boundary, bypassing the limited_to_apps authorization check. It has a CVSS v3.1 base score of 5.4 (MEDIUM).

How severe is CVE-2026-56252? +

CVE-2026-56252 has a CVSS v3.1 score of 5.4 out of 10, rated MEDIUM. This is a medium-severity vulnerability that should be remediated as part of regular maintenance. The EPSS score is 0.0017, placing it in the 0th percentile for exploitation probability.

How do I check if I'm vulnerable to CVE-2026-56252? +

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