CVE-2026-4171
CWE-285Published: March 16, 2026· Updated: Mar 16, 2026
Official Description
A security vulnerability has been detected in CodeGenieApp serverless-express up to 4.17.1. Affected by this issue is some unknown functionality of the file examples/lambda-function-url/packages/api/models/TodoList.ts of the component API Endpoint. The manipulation of the argument userId leads to authorization bypass. The attack is possible to be carried out remotely. The exploit has been disclosed publicly and may be used. The vendor was contacted early about this disclosure but did not respond in any way.
Technical Analysis
CVE-2026-4171 can be exploited remotely over the network without requiring physical or adjacent access, significantly expanding the attack surface for threat actors.
Exploitation requires low privileges, which limits the exposure to scenarios where an attacker has already gained initial access.
CVSS v3.1 Vector Breakdown
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Quick Facts
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Recommended Actions
- →Apply vendor patches immediately
- →Monitor CVE-2026-4171 in threat intel feeds
- →Review IDS/IPS signatures for exploitation attempts