CVE-2026-85241

SpecterOps BloodHound Graph Write Endpoint v2.go NewV2API improper authorization

MEDIUM
6.3
CVSS Score
Published: September 3, 2026 at 10:30 PM UTC
Updated: September 4, 2026 at 07:17 PM UTC
1 product affected across 1 vendorBloodHound

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Severity
MEDIUM6.3
Exploit prediction
EPSS 0.4%
SSVC
No known exploit

Description

A weakness has been identified in SpecterOps BloodHound up to 9.5.1. The affected element is the function NewV2API of the file cmd/api/src/api/registration/v2.go of the component Graph Write Endpoint. Executing a manipulation can lead to improper authorization. It is possible to launch the attack remotely. Upgrading to version 9.6.0-rc1, 9.6.0 and 9.7.0-rc3 is sufficient to fix this issue. This patch is called 39d1276a63e95a7713f954dea632a19651d9cebb. You should upgrade the affected component.

Affected

Our own answer: ranges merged, affected separated from platform-only, with confidence and review flags.

Vendor states this is fixed in 9.6.0 (unaffected)
Vendor states this is fixed in 9.6.0-rc1 (unaffected)
Vendor states this is fixed in 9.7.0-rc3 (unaffected)

Remediation

No guide yet

No remediation guidance has been written for this CVE yet. What the record does show:

References (7)

VDB EntryTechnical Description
Source: cverecord
https://vuldb.com/vuln/398471
SignaturePermissions Required
Source: cverecord
https://vuldb.com/vuln/398471/cti
Third Party Advisory
Source: cverecord
https://vuldb.com/cve/CVE-2026-85241
Third Party Advisory
Source: cverecord
https://vuldb.com/submit/894488

SSVC — Action Prioritization

SSVCNo known exploitNot automatablePartial impact

SSVC signals action urgency (what to patch first), separate from CVSS which measures severity.

CVSS

6.3MEDIUMVulDB
Vector?

Quick Info

StatusDEFERRED
CWE
CWE-285CWE-266

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