CVE-2026-7722 — PrefectHQ Prefect Vulnerability

title: CVE-2026-7722 - PrefectHQ Health Check API Improper Authentication
id: scw-2026-05-04-ai-1
status: experimental
level: critical
description: |
  Detects attempts to exploit CVE-2026-7722 by accessing the PrefectHQ /api/health endpoint. This vulnerability allows for improper authentication due to a flaw in the endswith function, enabling remote exploitation.
author: SCW Feed Engine (AI-generated)
date: 2026-05-04
references:
  - https://shimiscyberworld.com/posts/nvd-CVE-2026-7722/
tags:
  - attack.initial_access
  - attack.t1190
logsource:
    category: webserver
detection:
  selection:
      cs-uri|endswith:
          - '/api/health'
      cs-method:
          - 'GET'
  condition: selection
falsepositives:
  - Legitimate administrative activity

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