CVE-2026-64954
High
Description
Velociraptor allows scheduling new collections via VQL queries in notebooks. For a user to schedule a new collection, they require the COLLECT_CLIENT permission. However, this is not enforced when the user can run a VQL query which resets the authorization provider. This allows a user who can run arbitrary VQL (usually with the "analyst" role) to launch new collections (usually requires the "investigator" role). This vulnerability is an escalation from an analyst to investigator role.
SeverityHigh
CVSS8.2
Exploit probability—
ProductVelociraptor
PublishedAug 12, 2026
First seenAug 12, 2026
Weakness typeCWE-862Missing 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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