Description
The Arkime live capture service (arkime-live) in Malcolm runs with network_mode: host, exposing port 8005 on all network interfaces (viewHost=0.0.0.0). Arkime trusts the X-Forwarded-User header from any IP address (userAuthIps=::,0.0.0.0/0) and auto-creates users with full access. The passwordSecret is hardcoded to the public value "Malcolm". A network-adjacent attacker bypasses nginx entirely by connecting directly to port 8005 with a forged identity header.
Published: 2026-10-08
Score: 4.2 Medium
EPSS: n/a
KEV: No
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Thu, 08 Oct 2026 17:30:00 +0000

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Description The Arkime live capture service (arkime-live) in Malcolm runs with network_mode: host, exposing port 8005 on all network interfaces (viewHost=0.0.0.0). Arkime trusts the X-Forwarded-User header from any IP address (userAuthIps=::,0.0.0.0/0) and auto-creates users with full access. The passwordSecret is hardcoded to the public value "Malcolm". A network-adjacent attacker bypasses nginx entirely by connecting directly to port 8005 with a forged identity header.
Title Authentication Bypass Using an Alternate Path or Channel in Malcolm
Weaknesses CWE-288
References
Metrics cvssV3_1

{'score': 4.2, 'vector': 'CVSS:3.1/AV:A/AC:H/PR:N/UI:N/S:U/C:L/I:L/A:N'}


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Status: PUBLISHED

Assigner: icscert

Published:

Updated: 2026-10-08T17:27:03.689Z

Reserved: 2026-10-07T20:08:34.511Z

Link: CVE-2026-107361

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Weaknesses
  • CWE-288

    Authentication Bypass Using an Alternate Path or Channel