Security readout for executives and security teams
Plain-English summary
InvenTree before 1.2.3 lets a staff user alter server-side template settings used for batch code generation. A malicious template could expose sensitive data or execute code on the server. This is not a simple internet drive-by issue, but it matters where staff accounts are numerous, weakly controlled, or compromised.
Executive priority
Prioritize remediation for production InvenTree systems and environments with broad staff access. The issue is moderate in rating but has meaningful impact because the advisory mentions sensitive data exposure and possible server-side code execution after staff-level misuse or account compromise.
Technical view
CVE-2026-27629 is a server-side template injection issue in InvenTree’s customizable Jinja2 templates. The advisory cites custom batch code generation and recommends securing STOCK_BATCH_CODE_TEMPLATE and PART_NAME_FORMAT. Exploitation requires staff permission to modify global settings and a later API request to generate a custom batch code. Fixed by sandboxed template generation in 1.2.3 and later 1.3.x releases.
Likely exposure
Organizations running InvenTree versions before 1.2.3 are exposed, especially if staff users can edit global settings. Instances on 1.2.3 or any 1.3.0+ version are described as addressed by the source advisory.
Exploitation context
No active exploitation is indicated in the provided sources, and the CVE is not listed as KEV. The attack requires authenticated staff-level access to modify a template, then batch-code generation through the API. Other users may trigger the malicious template after it is changed.
Researcher notes
Evidence is limited to the CVE record and GitHub advisory. The advisory states sandboxing was added and names two settings for workaround. Avoid assuming unauthenticated exposure. Focus assessment on version, staff permission boundaries, global setting editability, and whether vulnerable templates could be triggered through normal API use.
Mitigation direction
- Upgrade InvenTree to version 1.2.3 or any 1.3.0+ release.
- If not upgrading immediately, override STOCK_BATCH_CODE_TEMPLATE at the system level.
- Also override PART_NAME_FORMAT at the system level for pre-1.2.3 installations.
- Restrict staff permissions to trusted users only.
- Review vendor advisory for current workaround and upgrade guidance.
Validation and detection
- Inventory all InvenTree deployments and record running versions.
- Confirm whether any deployment is below version 1.2.3.
- Check whether staff users can edit global template settings.
- Verify STOCK_BATCH_CODE_TEMPLATE and PART_NAME_FORMAT are system-level overridden where required.
- Review recent changes to global settings by staff users.
Public sources used
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- Medium
- CVSS
- 5.9 (3.1)
- Known Exploited
- No
- Published
Vector: CVSS:3.1/AV:A/AC:L/PR:L/UI:R/S:C/C:L/I:L/A:L
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CVSS:3.1/AV:A/AC:L/PR:L/UI:R/S:C/C:L/I:L/A:L1.73.7Primary CVE scoreVulnerability scoring details
Base CVSS 3.1 score
5.9MediumVector: CVSS:3.1/AV:A/AC:L/PR:L/UI:R/S:C/C:L/I:L/A:L
Source materials
- CVE List V5 sourceCVE List V5
- https://github.com/inventree/InvenTree/security/advisories/GHSA-cx85-vr3q-9x4mCVE reference · x_refsource_CONFIRM
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