CVE-2026-7468: Improper Access Control Flaw in 1024-lab smart-admin
The National Vulnerability Database has identified CVE-2026-7468, a critical vulnerability impacting 1024-lab smart-admin versions up to 3.30.0. The flaw resides in the Demo Site component, specifically within the /smart-admin-api/druid/index.html file, and stems from improper access controls. This weakness allows for remote exploitation, potentially leading to unauthorized access or data manipulation. The exploit details have been publicly disclosed, increasing the immediate risk to unpatched systems.
The National Vulnerability Database notes that the project maintainers were notified early via an issue report but have not yet provided a response or patch. The CVSS score of 7.3 (HIGH) underscores the severity, driven by remote attack vector, low complexity, and no required privileges. This is a classic case of insufficient access control that attackers will actively seek out.
Defenders should prioritize auditing and patching any instance of 1024-lab smart-admin, focusing on versions prior to 3.30.0. Given the public exploit disclosure, assume active targeting. Organizations should verify their configurations and monitor network traffic for any anomalous requests to the /smart-admin-api/druid/index.html endpoint.
What This Means For You
- If your organization uses 1024-lab smart-admin, immediately check if your version is 3.30.0 or earlier. Patch to the latest version or implement strict network segmentation and access controls around the affected component. Given the public exploit, assume compromise attempts are imminent.
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CVE-2026-7468: Access to Druid Index HTML in smart-admin
title: CVE-2026-7468: Access to Druid Index HTML in smart-admin
id: scw-2026-04-30-ai-1
status: experimental
level: high
description: |
Detects direct access to the /smart-admin-api/druid/index.html path, which is part of the vulnerable Demo Site component in 1024-lab smart-admin up to 3.30.0. This access is indicative of an attempt to exploit CVE-2026-7468, an improper access control flaw.
author: SCW Feed Engine (AI-generated)
date: 2026-04-30
references:
- https://shimiscyberworld.com/posts/nvd-CVE-2026-7468/
tags:
- attack.initial_access
- attack.t1190
logsource:
category: webserver
detection:
selection:
cs-uri:
- '/smart-admin-api/druid/index.html'
condition: selection
falsepositives:
- Legitimate administrative activity
Source: Shimi's Cyber World · License & reuse
Indicators of Compromise
| ID | Type | Indicator |
|---|---|---|
| CVE-2026-7468 | Improper Access Control | 1024-lab smart-admin up to 3.30.0 |
| CVE-2026-7468 | Improper Access Control | Vulnerable file: /smart-admin-api/druid/index.html |
| CVE-2026-7468 | Improper Access Control | Vulnerable component: Demo Site |
Written by SCW Vulnerability Desk
Source & Attribution
| Source Platform | NVD |
| Channel | National Vulnerability Database |
| Published | April 30, 2026 at 04:16 UTC |
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