CVE-2026-7723

What it is

A flaw has been found in PrefectHQ prefect up to 3.6.13. Affected is an unknown function of the file /api/events/in of the component WebSocket Endpoint. Executing a manipulation can lead to missing authentication. The attack may be performed from remote. The exploit has been published and may be used. Upgrading to version 3.6.14 is able to address this issue. This patch is called f8afecadf88ea5f73694dafa3a365b9d8fae1ad6. It is recommended to upgrade the affected component. The vendor was contacted early, responded in a very professional manner and quickly released a fixed version of the affected product.

At a glance

Exploitability

Can be exploited over the network without logging in. Limited direct impact.

Exploit odds

0.4% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days (EPSS).

Fix

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

Timeline

1. 2026-05-04 03:16 UTC PublishedDisclosed publicly on CVE.org and NVD
2. 2026-10-26 19:10 UTC Last updatedMost recent change to the record

Details

Published

2026-05-04 03:16 UTC

Last modified

2026-10-26 19:10 UTC

Exploit probability

0.4% · EPSS, next 30 days

Weakness

CWE-287 · Improper authentication

Record status

Deferred

Attack profile CVSS 4.0 · 5.5

Attack vector

Network

Complexity

Low

Attack requirements

None

Privileges needed

None

User interaction

None

Confidentiality

Low

Integrity

Low

Availability

Low