CVE-2026-24874CWE-843

CVE-2026-24874

Critical · published January 27, 2026

CVSS v3.1
9.1
EPSS
0%
Percentile
20.5
In the wild
Unconfirmed
What it is

🚨 A sneaky type confusion bug in xray-monolith could let attackers access resources they shouldn’t! 🔥 Think of it like a restaurant that serves dishes meant for VIPs to regular customers — it’s all about the wrong orders being served at the wrong tables! The mismatch in expected types can let someone dig into data they shouldn't touch. An attacker could exploit this vulnerability to access restricted resources, potentially leading to unauthorized data exposure or manipulation. Imagine an intruder walking into a secured server room and bypassing all the security measures — that’s just how dangerous this could be!

Put simply

Think of it like a restaurant that serves dishes meant for VIPs to regular customers — it’s all about the wrong orders being served at the wrong tables! The mismatch in expected types can let someone dig into data they shouldn't touch. This type confusion vulnerability occurs when xray-monolith processes a resource request using an incompatible type, which can be manipulated to access unauthorized data. Versions before 2025.12.30 are affected, making it critical for users to take action.

What to do

An attacker could exploit this vulnerability to access restricted resources, potentially leading to unauthorized data exposure or manipulation. Imagine an intruder walking into a secured server room and bypassing all the security measures — that’s just how dangerous this could be! Upgrade xray-monolith to version 2025.12.30 or later immediately to close this vulnerability. Additionally, review your resource access controls to ensure they are correctly enforced and monitor for any suspicious activity. Don't wait, act now! You’ve got this! With these steps, you’ll be closing the door on unauthorized access in no time. 🛡️

The record
Technical detail
CVSS v3.1
9.1 · CRITICAL
Vector
CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:N/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:N
CVSS v4.0
Not supplied
EPSS
0.00290 · 20.5th percentile
Weakness
CWE-843 · Access of Resource Using Incompatible Type ('Type Confusion')
Published
2026-01-27T21:16Z
Affected products (1)
ProductVersionsFixed in
themrdemonized/xray-monolith< 2025.12.302025.12.30
References (1)
EPSS history
Timeline
  • 27 JAN 15:55Z
    Type confusion in xray-monolith
    cvelistv5