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CVE-2026-69113 CapSoftware CVE debrief

CVE-2026-69113 is a broken access control vulnerability in Cap v0.3.1 that allows authenticated users to post comments on private videos without permission. This issue exists in the POST /api/video/comment endpoint, where an arbitrary videoId can be supplied in the request body to bypass access controls. The vulnerability can lead to unauthorized information disclosure or tampering, and defenders responsible for Cap deployments should assess the potential impact on their systems and verify the presence of appropriate access controls.

Vendor
CapSoftware
Product
Cap
CVSS
MEDIUM 5.3
CISA KEV
Not listed in stored evidence
Original CVE published
2026-08-11
Original CVE updated
2026-09-24
Advisory published
2026-08-11
Advisory updated
2026-09-24

Who should care

Defenders responsible for Cap deployments, particularly those using version 0.3.1, should assess the potential impact of this vulnerability on their systems and verify the presence of appropriate access controls.

Why it matters

CVE-2026-69113 is a broken access control vulnerability in Cap v0.3.1 that allows authenticated users to post comments on private videos without permission. Defenders responsible for Cap deployments should assess the potential impact on their systems, verify the presence of appropriate access controls, and prioritize remediation efforts to prevent unauthorized access and potential security breaches.

  • Authenticated users can post comments on private videos without permission, potentially leading to unauthorized information disclosure or tampering.
  • Video owners may receive notification emails for comments posted by unauthorized users, causing confusion and potential security concerns.
  • The vulnerability may allow attackers to enumerate valid video IDs through response differences, potentially aiding in further exploitation attempts.

Technical summary

The vulnerability exists in the POST /api/video/comment endpoint of Cap v0.3.1, allowing authenticated users to post comments on private videos by supplying an arbitrary videoId in the request body. This issue arises from inadequate access controls, enabling attackers to bypass restrictions and inject comments into private video recordings belonging to other users. The vulnerability may allow attackers to enumerate valid video IDs through response differences, potentially aiding in further exploitation attempts. Defenders should prioritize verifying the presence of this vulnerability in their Cap deployments and assess the potential impact on their systems.

Defensive priority

Defenders should prioritize verifying the presence of this vulnerability in their Cap deployments and assess the potential impact on their systems.

Recommended defensive actions

  • Verify the presence of Cap v0.3.1 in your deployment and assess the potential impact of this vulnerability.
  • Review access controls for the POST /api/video/comment endpoint to prevent unauthorized comment posting.
  • Monitor for unusual comment activity or notification emails related to private videos.
  • Review compensating controls for exposed systems while remediation is scheduled and verified.
  • Check relevant monitoring, detection, and logs for exposed assets that need extra review.
  • Track exceptions, retest remediated assets, and close the item only after evidence is documented.
  • Confirm whether affected product deployments exist in managed environments and assign an owner for follow-up.

Evidence notes

The CVE record and NVD entry provide details about the vulnerability, including its description and CVSS score. However, the exact scope of affected deployments and potential exploitation remain unknown.

Sources and references

Verified primary and authoritative sources

  • CVE-2026-69113 CVE Program record

    Publisher, destination, and source semantics verified

    URL: https://www.cve.org/CVERecord?id=CVE-2026-69113

    CVE Program - Official CVE Program record with source-provided CVE metadata.

  • CVE-2026-69113 NVD vulnerability detail

    Publisher, destination, and source semantics verified

    URL: https://nvd.nist.gov/vuln/detail/CVE-2026-69113

    NIST National Vulnerability Database - Official NIST NVD detail page and source-specific vulnerability assessment.

Supplemental references

Methodology and review provenance

AI-assisted synthesis based on stored public vulnerability evidence. System validation, approval state, and publication status do not by themselves establish human review of this revision. PatchSiren helps prioritize defensive review and does not prove exposure or remediation on any system.