CVE-2026-18635
High
Description
Velociraptor's VQL has a query() plugin which allows running a VQL query in a different org or user context. To be able to run as a different user, the calling user needs to have the IMPERSONATE permission (usually only given to administrators). Velociraptor versions prior to 0.77.2 evaluate this permission against the caller's org instead of against the target org. This allows an administrator in one org to impersonate another user in another org, in which they may not have the IMPERSONATE permission.
SeverityHigh
CVSS7.2
Exploit probability—
ProductVelociraptor
PublishedAug 11, 2026
First seenAug 11, 2026
Weakness typeCWE-863Incorrect authorization
How to fix
Update
- Rapid7 Velociraptor0.77.2 or later
Affected products
| Product | Affected versions | Fixed in |
|---|---|---|
| Rapid7 Velociraptor | v < 0.77.2 | 0.77.2 |
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