SillyTavern versions prior to 1.18.0 have an authentication bypass vulnerability when SSO is configured, allowing unauthorized access as any user.
Description
SillyTavern versions prior to 1.18.0 have an authentication bypass vulnerability when SSO is configured, allowing unauthorized access as any user.
AI Analyst Comment
Remediation
Update Unknown Multiple Products to the latest version. Monitor for exploitation attempts and review access logs.
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VENDOR: SillyTavern
PRODUCT: SillyTavern
AFFECTED_VERSIONS: Prior to 1.18.0
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Description Summary:
SillyTavern versions prior to 1.18.0 have an authentication bypass vulnerability when SSO is configured, allowing unauthorized access as any user.
Executive Summary:
A critical authentication bypass flaw in SillyTavern allows unauthenticated attackers to impersonate any user, including administrators.
Vulnerability Details
CVE-ID: CVE-2026-44649
Affected Software: SillyTavern
Affected Versions: Prior to 1.18.0
Vulnerability: When SSO (Authelia/Authentik) is enabled, SillyTavern fails to validate the origin of identity-providing HTTP headers. An attacker can inject these headers to authenticate as any user without providing valid credentials.
Business Impact
The CVSS score of 9.8 indicates critical risk. By bypassing authentication, an attacker can gain full administrative control over the application, access private data, or manipulate configurations. This is particularly dangerous for instances exposed to the internet.
Remediation Plan
Immediate Action: Update to SillyTavern version 1.18.0.
Proactive Monitoring: Check access logs for unusual login patterns or requests originating from non-trusted sources that include SSO-specific headers.
Compensating Controls: Disable SSO configurations if they are not strictly necessary or restrict access to the SillyTavern port to trusted IP ranges via firewall rules.
Exploitation Status
Public Exploit Available: None
Analyst Notes: As of May 29, 2026, there is no public information indicating active exploitation of this vulnerability. However, due to the nature of the flaw, the potential for exploitation is high.
Analyst Recommendation
Administrators must update to version 1.18.0 immediately. If an update cannot be applied right away, ensure the application is protected by a firewall and that SSO features are disabled until the patch is deployed.