CVE-2026-18817: Baserow Inactive Non-Staff User serializers.py BaserowImpersonateAuthTokenSerializer improper authorization

Published Aug 4, 2026
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Updated

A security flaw has been discovered in Baserow up to 2.3.2. Affected by this issue is the function BaserowImpersonateAuthTokenSerializer of the file backend/src/baserow/api/admin/users/serializers.py of the component Inactive Non-Staff User Handler. Performing a manipulation results in improper authorization. Remote exploitation of the attack is possible. The complexity of an attack is rather high. The exploitation is known to be difficult. The presence of this vulnerability remains uncertain at this time. Upgrading to version 2.3.3 can resolve this issue. The affected component should be upgraded. The project maintainer explains: "While the problem exists, I'm not really sure if it's a vulnerability. (....) Even though the back gives a token for a deactivate user, none of the endpoints actually work. That said, we will fix it, but so far it seems more like a bug instead of a vulnerability."

Affected Software

2 affected components
Baserow<=2.3.2
Baserow=2.3.3

Remediation

Recommended actions to resolve this vulnerability, in priority order.

  1. Upgrade

    Upgrade Baserow to a version that resolves this vulnerability.

    Fixed in 2.3.3

Event History

Aug 4, 2026
CVE Published
via MITRE·10:00 PM
Data Sourced
via MITRE·10:00 PM
DescriptionSeverityWeakness
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Frequently Asked Questions

1

What is the severity of CVE-2026-18817?

The severity of CVE-2026-18817 is classified as low, with a score of 2.2.

2

What is CVE-2026-18817 about?

CVE-2026-18817 involves improper authorization in the BaserowImpersonateAuthTokenSerializer function in Baserow versions up to 2.3.2.

3

How can I fix CVE-2026-18817?

To fix CVE-2026-18817, upgrade Baserow to the latest version that addresses this vulnerability.

4

Who is affected by CVE-2026-18817?

CVE-2026-18817 affects users of Baserow versions up to 2.3.2, specifically related to the Inactive Non-Staff User Handler.

5

What components are involved in CVE-2026-18817?

The vulnerability is found in the backend/src/baserow/api/admin/users/serializers.py file within the Baserow application.

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