Security readout for executives and security teams
Plain-English summary
CVE-2026-1197 is a low-severity information disclosure issue in MineAdmin 1.x and 2.x. A remote, authenticated attacker may manipulate an ID parameter in /system/downloadById to disclose limited information. Public exploit information reportedly exists, but exploitation is rated difficult. No active exploitation is indicated by KEV or the provided sources.
Executive priority
Treat this as a targeted, low-severity issue unless MineAdmin is internet-facing or used by many untrusted users. Prioritize access restriction and inventory validation over emergency response. Reassess if the vendor publishes a patch, exploit activity is confirmed, or sensitive files are exposed through the affected function.
Technical view
The issue affects MineAdmin 1.x/2.x in /system/downloadById. VulDB describes an unknown function where manipulating the ID argument can cause information disclosure. CVSS 3.1 is 3.1: network-accessible, high complexity, low privileges required, no user interaction, low confidentiality impact, no integrity or availability impact. Mapped weaknesses are CWE-200 and CWE-284.
Likely exposure
Exposure is most relevant for internet-accessible MineAdmin deployments running 1.x or 2.x where authenticated low-privilege users can reach /system/downloadById. Systems without MineAdmin, not on affected versions, or not exposing this function to untrusted users are less likely to be affected.
Exploitation context
The source bundle says the exploit is public and may be used, but exploitation appears difficult and requires privileges. There is no KEV listing and no cited evidence of active exploitation. The vendor was reportedly contacted but did not respond, so official remediation status is unclear.
Researcher notes
Evidence is limited to CVE/VulDB-style reporting. The affected functionality is described as unknown, and no vendor fix is named. Avoid assuming arbitrary file exposure beyond the stated information disclosure. Validate authorization behavior in a controlled environment without using public exploit material operationally.
Mitigation direction
- Identify whether MineAdmin 1.x or 2.x is deployed.
- Restrict MineAdmin access to trusted networks or VPN users.
- Limit low-privilege user access to download-related functions.
- Review vendor channels for any security update or advisory.
- Monitor application logs for unusual downloadById access patterns.
Validation and detection
- Inventory MineAdmin instances and confirm version branches.
- Check whether /system/downloadById is reachable by low-privilege users.
- Review access controls around file download functionality.
- Search logs for abnormal authenticated download requests.
- Track CVE and VulDB entries for updated remediation details.
Public sources used
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Conservative CVE-to-ATT&CK context
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ATT&CK lookup starting points
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CWE-200: Information exposure and cloud metadata lookup
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Open ATT&CK lookupCWE-284: Authorization and privilege behavior lookup
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Open ATT&CK lookupCVE-2026-1197 mapping review
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Open ATT&CK lookup- Severity
- Low
- CVSS
- 3.1 (3.1)
- Known Exploited
- No
- Published
Vector: CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:H/PR:L/UI:N/S:U/C:L/I:N/A:N/E:P/RL:X/RC:R
CNA and ADP enrichment extracted from CVE v5
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CVSS vector scores
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CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:H/PR:L/UI:N/S:U/C:L/I:N/A:N/E:P/RL:X/RC:R1.61.4Primary CVE scoreVulnerability scoring details
Base CVSS 3.1 score
3.1LowVector: CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:H/PR:L/UI:N/S:U/C:L/I:N/A:N/E:P/RL:X/RC:R
Source materials
- CVE List V5 sourceCVE List V5
- VDB-341782 | MineAdmin downloadById information disclosureCVE reference · vdb-entry, technical-description
- VDB-341782 | CTI Indicators (IOB, IOC, TTP, IOA)CVE reference · signature, permissions-required
- Submit #734274 | MineAdmin MineAdmin Enterprise Backend Management System MineAdmin v1.x MineAdmin v2.x downloadById Arbitrary File Download VulnerabilityCVE reference · third-party-advisory
- https://github.com/SourByte05/MineAdmin-Vulnerability/issues/2CVE reference · broken-link, exploit
Products and packages named in the record
CWE details
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Exposure of Sensitive Information to an Unauthorized Actor
Exposure of Sensitive Information to an Unauthorized Actor represents a recurring weakness pattern that can create exploitable paths when design, validation, or implementation controls are missing.
Improper Access Control
Improper Access Control represents a recurring weakness pattern that can create exploitable paths when design, validation, or implementation controls are missing.