Open WebUI: A folder write-collaborator can permanently delete the owner's chats by deleting a shared subfolder
High-risk advisory
CVE-2026-70494
Summary
Open WebUI: A folder write-collaborator can permanently delete the owner's chats by deleting a shared subfolder
Why it matters
GitHub has published a reviewed security advisory for open-webui. Prioritize it with other application dependency updates.
Operator check
Check whether open-webui is present in application dependency manifests, lockfiles, or build images. Review the GitHub advisory and upgrade to a patched version where available.
Sources
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