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GHSA-c635-393c-hcx2: Prefect has an Authentication Middleware Bypass when URL paths are appended with 'health' or 'ready'

highCVSS 7.5CVE-2026-3514
In version 3.6.19 of prefecthq/prefect, an authentication bypass vulnerability exists due to the improper handling of URL path exemptions for health check probes. Specifically, the authentication middleware exempts any URL path ending with 'health' or 'ready' from authentication checks. This allows an attacker to create resources with names ending in 'health' or 'ready' and access them without authentication. Affected endpoints include those for variables, flows, work pools, work queues, and deployments. This vulnerability can lead to unauthorized access to sensitive information, such as API keys and database credentials, stored in Prefect Variables.

Details

Source
GitHub Security Advisories (INTL · database · site)
Severity
high — CVSS 7.5
Published
2026-06-02
Last updated
2026-07-09
Exploitation
Not in CISA KEV at last sync

Original advisory: https://github.com/advisories/GHSA-c635-393c-hcx2

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Referenced CVEs

CVECSIRTS overviewExternal
CVE-2026-3514coverage & exploitation statusNVD · CVE.org

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