CVE-2026-48115: Misskey: Improper Authorization in the Announcements API

Published Aug 3, 2026
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Updated

Misskey is an open source, federated social media platform. All Misskey servers running versions 2024.5.0 and later, but prior to 2026.5.4, contain a vulnerability in the Server Announcements API where insufficient permission checks allow attackers to access limited portions of data that they normally couldn't view. This vulnerability occurs whether or not federation is enabled. This issue has been fixed in version 2026.5.4.

Affected Software

1 affected component
Misskey>2024.5.0<2026.5.4

Remediation

Recommended actions to resolve this vulnerability, in priority order.

  1. Upgrade

    Upgrade Misskey to a version that resolves this vulnerability.

    Fixed in 2026.5.4

Event History

Aug 3, 2026
CVE Published
via MITRE·09:21 PM
Data Sourced
via MITRE·09:21 PM
DescriptionWeakness
Data Sourced
via NVD·10:16 PM
DescriptionSeverityWeakness
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Frequently Asked Questions

1

What is the severity of CVE-2026-48115?

CVE-2026-48115 has a risk rating of 26.

2

How do I fix CVE-2026-48115?

To fix CVE-2026-48115, upgrade Misskey to version 2026.5.4 or later.

3

What does CVE-2026-48115 affect?

CVE-2026-48115 affects all Misskey servers running versions 2024.5.0 to 2026.5.3.

4

What type of vulnerability is CVE-2026-48115?

CVE-2026-48115 is classified as an improper authorization vulnerability.

5

What can attackers do in CVE-2026-48115?

In CVE-2026-48115, attackers may access limited portions of data due to insufficient permission checks in the Announcements API.

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