CVE-2026-44775Public exploitNetwork attack vector

Unauthenticated page-image disclosure via ignored API key

Published May 26, 2026 · Updated May 26, 2026

Missing authentication in Kareadita Kavita before 0.9.0 allows remote attackers to read page images across all libraries. ReaderController.GetImage exposes /api/Reader/image through AllowAnonymous and accepts an apiKey without validating it or checking library access. Network access alone permits sequential chapterId and page enumeration of every served page image, including restricted-library content.

CVSS severityUnavailable
Unscored
EPSS probability0.28%
Next 30 days · Sep 16, 2026
Known exploitationUnconfirmed
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Summary

What happened

Missing authentication in Kareadita Kavita before 0.9.0 allows remote attackers to read page images across all libraries. ReaderController.GetImage exposes /api/Reader/image through AllowAnonymous and accepts an apiKey without validating it or checking library access. Network access alone permits sequential chapterId and page enumeration of every served page image, including restricted-library content.

The record

CVE
CVE-2026-44775
Published
May 26, 2026
Updated
May 26, 2026
Vendor
Kareadita
Product
Kavita
Classifications
CWE-306, T1190
Attack vector
network
Privileges
unauthenticated

Timeline

How it unfolded

  1. May 26, 2026CVE publishedPublication date reported by the CVE source.
  2. May 26, 2026Record updatedLatest update available in the CVE record.

Exploitability

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  1. Affected versionversion=< 0.9.0

What conditions does exploitation require?

Attack vectornetwork
Required privilegesunauthenticated

What is affected?

Kareadita · Kavitaversion=< 0.9.0

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Sep 10, 2026Sep 16, 2026
Latest reporting daySep 16, 2026
Latest daily unique IPsUnavailable
Prior 30-day averageUnavailable
SourceShadowserver honeypots (KEV)
Vectornetwork
Privilegesunauthenticated
Known exploitationUnconfirmed
Public exploitPublished

Weakness, pattern, technique

CWE-306Missing Authentication for Critical Function
T1190Exploit Public-Facing Application

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