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CVE-2026-6290

8.0
High
EPSS 0.22%Patch availableApr 16, 2026

Cross-org data exposure via Velociraptor query() notebook (pre-0.76.3).

common questions

Is CVE-2026-6290 being exploited?

Not confirmed. CVE-2026-6290 does not appear in CISA's Known Exploited Vulnerabilities catalog, which records only exploitation that has been observed and reported publicly. That is evidence of absence of a report, not evidence the flaw is unattacked. EPSS currently estimates a 0.22% probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

How severe is CVE-2026-6290?

CVE-2026-6290 is rated High with a CVSS score of 8.0. Severity describes how bad exploitation would be, not how likely it is: pair it with exploitation evidence before deciding what to patch first.

Is there a patch for CVE-2026-6290?

Yes. A fix has been recorded for CVE-2026-6290. The vendor advisory is the authority on the exact fixed version — apply it from there rather than from a summary.

What does CVE-2026-6290 affect?

CVE-2026-6290 affects Velociraptor (versions < 0.76.3). Confirm the exact affected versions against the vendor advisory before deciding you are exposed.

What should I do about CVE-2026-6290?

Upgrade to 0.76.3+; restrict cross-org notebook access.

Exploitation status reflects CISA's KEV catalog as we last synced it. Check the catalog directly.

executive summary
technical analysis
affected
Velociraptor (versions < 0.76.3)
impact

Authenticated GUI user can run VQL on other orgs, exposing data using host org ACLs.

action required

Immediate action required

affected versions
Rapid7 Velociraptor
  • affected< 0.76.3, 0.75.8

As published in the CVE Program record. A version outside these ranges is not a statement that it is unaffected — vendors sometimes understate a range, and distribution-backported builds carry upstream numbers that do not reflect what was patched into them.

how to fix
Remediation steps are tailored for users whose stack is affected. Add this technology to your stack to see the fix checklist.
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