PatchSiren cyber security CVE debrief
CVE-2026-115496 KNIME CVE debrief
AI-assisted PatchSiren debrief based on the supplied source corpus. The CVE record was published on 2026-10-22T15:56:48.222Z and has not been modified since then. This vulnerability affects KNIME Business Hub, specifically versions prior to 1.18.5, where overly informative error messages in the catalog functionality may allow an authenticated remote attacker to see workflow names if their ID is known. Defenders should assess exposure and potential impact, focusing on verifying exposure in deployments and evaluating the security implications of potential workflow name leakage.
- Vendor
- KNIME
- Product
- KNIME Business Hub
- CVSS
- MEDIUM 6.9
- CISA KEV
- Not listed in stored evidence
- Original CVE published
- 2026-10-22
- Original CVE updated
- 2026-10-22
- Advisory published
- 2026-10-22
- Advisory updated
- 2026-10-22
Who should care
Defenders responsible for KNIME Business Hub deployments, especially those with versions prior to 1.18.5, should assess exposure and potential impact.
Why it matters
Defenders should prioritize verifying exposure in KNIME Business Hub deployments, especially for versions prior to 1.18.5, and assess the impact of potential workflow name leakage.
- Verification of exposure in KNIME Business Hub deployments
- Potential leakage of workflow names
- Assessment of impact on workflow security
Technical summary
Overly informative error messages in KNIME Business Hub prior to version 1.18.5 may allow an authenticated remote attacker to see workflow names if their ID is known. This issue is particularly relevant for defenders responsible for KNIME Business Hub deployments, as they need to assess exposure and the potential impact of workflow name leakage. The vulnerability highlights the importance of securing error messages to prevent unauthorized information disclosure.
Defensive priority
Defenders should prioritize verifying exposure in KNIME Business Hub deployments, especially for versions prior to 1.18.5, and assess the impact of potential workflow name leakage.
Recommended defensive actions
- Verify KNIME Business Hub version and update to 1.18.5 or later if necessary
- Restrict access to workflow IDs and names
- Monitor for potential leakage of workflow names
Evidence notes
The CVE record and source item indicate that overly informative error messages in KNIME Business Hub prior to version 1.18.5 may allow an authenticated remote attacker to see workflow names if their ID is known.
Sources and references
Verified primary and authoritative sources
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CVE-2026-115496 CVE Program record
Publisher, destination, and source semantics verified
URL: https://www.cve.org/CVERecord?id=CVE-2026-115496
CVE Program - Official CVE Program record with source-provided CVE metadata.
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CVE-2026-115496 NVD vulnerability detail
Publisher, destination, and source semantics verified
URL: https://nvd.nist.gov/vuln/detail/CVE-2026-115496
NIST National Vulnerability Database - Official NIST NVD detail page and source-specific vulnerability assessment.
Supplemental references
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Workflow names may be leaked to unauthenticated users in KNIME Business Hub
Unverified legacy reference
URL: https://raw.githubusercontent.com/CVEProject/cvelistV5/main/cves/2026/115xxx/CVE-2026-115496.json
cve_program_cvelist_v5
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Source reference
Unverified legacy reference
URL: https://www.knime.com/security/advisories
Supplemental source
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.