CVE-2026-22660

What it is

FlaskBB through 2.2.0, fixed in commit a5da9a5, contains a logic flaw vulnerability that allows authenticated administrators to delete all built-in authorization groups by exploiting a type mismatch in the bulk delete protection check. The bulk AJAX endpoint in the management views compares received JSON integer group IDs against string literals, causing the protection check to always pass, which allows deletion of all six built-in groups and destroys the forum's permission model, potentially rendering the site unusable.

At a glance

Exploitability

Can be exploited over the network with an admin-level account. High risk of data exposure, data tampering, service disruption.

Exploit odds

0.6% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days (EPSS).

Fix

A patch, advisory or fixed version is referenced. Upgrade or apply it.

Timeline

1. 2026-07-10 14:16 UTC PublishedDisclosed publicly on CVE.org and NVD
2. 2026-07-14 16:16 UTC Last updatedMost recent change to the record

Why it ranks here

• Exploited in the wild: no, CISA does not list it.
• Exploit odds: 0.6% in the next 30 days (EPSS).
• Severity: 8.6 HIGH (CVSS).
• Fix: a patch or advisory is linked.

Details

Published

2026-07-10 14:16 UTC

Last modified

2026-07-14 16:16 UTC

Exploit probability

0.6% · EPSS, next 30 days

Weakness

CWE-697

Record status

Deferred

Attack profile CVSS 4.0 · 8.6

Attack vector

Network

Complexity

Low

Attack requirements

None

Privileges needed

High

User interaction

None

Confidentiality

High

Integrity

High

Availability

High

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