CVE-2026-6819 | HKUDS OpenHarness up to 155 Plugin Installation /plugin default permission
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A vulnerability labeled as critical has been found in HKUDS OpenHarness up to 155 . This vulnerability affects unknown code of the file /plugin of the component Plugin Installation Handler . Such manipulation leads to incorrect default permissions. This vulnerability is uniquely identified as CVE-2026-6819 . The attack can be launched remotely. No exploit exists. The affected component should be upgraded.
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VDB-358593 · CVE-2026-6819 · GCVE-0-2026-6819
HKUDS OPENHARNESS UP TO 155 PLUGIN INSTALLATION /PLUGIN DEFAULT PERMISSION
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7.9 $0-$5k 3.06+
Summaryinfo
A vulnerability marked as critical has been reported in HKUDS OpenHarness up to 155. This issue affects some unknown processing of the file /plugin of the component Plugin Installation Handler. Performing a manipulation results in default permission. This vulnerability was named CVE-2026-6819. The attack may be initiated remotely. There is no available exploit. It is suggested to upgrade the affected component.
Detailsinfo
A vulnerability was found in HKUDS OpenHarness up to 155. It has been classified as critical. This affects an unknown code of the file /plugin of the component Plugin Installation Handler. The manipulation with an unknown input leads to a default permission vulnerability. CWE is classifying the issue as CWE-276. During installation, installed file permissions are set to allow anyone to modify those files. This is going to have an impact on confidentiality, integrity, and availability. The summary by CVE is:
HKUDS OpenHarness prior to PR #156 remediation exposes plugin lifecycle commands including /plugin install, /plugin enable, /plugin disable, and /reload-plugins to remote senders by default. Attackers who gain access through the channel layer can remotely manage plugin trust and activation state, enabling unauthorized plugin installation and activation on the system.
The weakness was presented by Chia Min Jun Lennon. The advisory is shared at github.com. This vulnerability is uniquely identified as CVE-2026-6819 since 04/21/2026. The exploitability is told to be easy. It is possible to initiate the attack remotely. No form of authentication is needed for exploitation. Technical details are known, but no exploit is available. MITRE ATT&CK project uses the attack technique T1222 for this issue.
Upgrading to version 156 eliminates this vulnerability. The upgrade is hosted for download at github.com. Applying the patch 59017e09880fcf9a6f60456a84fb982900b2c0b2 is able to eliminate this problem. The bugfix is ready for download at github.com. The best possible mitigation is suggested to be upgrading to the latest version.
Productinfo
Vendor
HKUDS
Name
OpenHarness
Version
155
License
open-source
Website
Product: https://github.com/HKUDS/OpenHarness/
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VulDB Meta Base Score: 8.0
VulDB Meta Temp Score: 7.9
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VulDB Temp Score: 7.0
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Exploitinginfo
Class: Default permission
CWE: CWE-276 / CWE-266
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Physical: No
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Remote: Yes
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Countermeasuresinfo
Recommended: Upgrade
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Upgrade: OpenHarness 156
Patch: 59017e09880fcf9a6f60456a84fb982900b2c0b2
Timelineinfo
04/21/2026 Advisory disclosed
04/21/2026 +0 days CVE reserved
04/21/2026 +0 days VulDB entry created
04/21/2026 +0 days VulDB entry last update
Sourcesinfo
Product: github.com
Advisory: github.com
Researcher: Chia Min Jun Lennon
Status: Confirmed
CVE: CVE-2026-6819 (🔒)
GCVE (CVE): GCVE-0-2026-6819
GCVE (VulDB): GCVE-100-358593
Entryinfo
Created: 04/21/2026 22:37
Changes: 04/21/2026 22:37 (81)
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Cache ID: 99:112:101
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