eLabFTW is an open source electronic lab notebook. Prior to version 5.4.2, in certain cases, an authenticated user performing a numeric reference/search can return results that include resources the requesting user is not authorized to view. The exposed information is limited (only the title). Attempts to access the underlying protected resource content remain blocked by authorization checks. Version 5.4.2 fixes the issue.
# Affected Scope
Cross-scope visibility of titles.
No confirmed bypass of content-level access controls
# Preconditions
An authenticated user account
No special privileges required beyond standard access
# Impact
This may enable unauthorized disclosure of sensitive information if confidential data is included in resource titles. Examples could include project names, patient identifiers, or other regulated information embedded in titles.
References
| Link | Resource |
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| https://github.com/elabftw/elabftw/security/advisories/GHSA-wm4r-p2jg-2mj3 | Vendor Advisory |
Configurations
History
03 Jun 2026, 17:06
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| First Time |
Elabftw
Elabftw elabftw |
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| References | () https://github.com/elabftw/elabftw/security/advisories/GHSA-wm4r-p2jg-2mj3 - Vendor Advisory | |
| CPE | cpe:2.3:a:elabftw:elabftw:*:*:*:*:*:*:*:* |
01 Jun 2026, 23:16
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| New CVE |
Information
Published : 2026-06-01 23:16
Updated : 2026-06-03 17:06
NVD link : CVE-2026-28511
Mitre link : CVE-2026-28511
CVE.ORG link : CVE-2026-28511
JSON object : View
Products Affected
elabftw
- elabftw
CWE
CWE-200
Exposure of Sensitive Information to an Unauthorized Actor