In version 3.6.19 of prefecthq/prefect, an authentication bypass vulnerability exists due to the improper handling of URL path exemptions for health check probes. Specifically, the authentication middleware exempts any URL path ending with 'health' or 'ready' from authentication checks. This allows an attacker to create resources with names ending in 'health' or 'ready' and access them without authentication. Affected endpoints include those for variables, flows, work pools, work queues, and deployments. This vulnerability can lead to unauthorized access to sensitive information, such as API keys and database credentials, stored in Prefect Variables.
CVE-2026-3514
Score 7.5 from GitHub Security Advisory (severity: HIGH) published 2026-06-02. a secondary CVSS source baseline 7.5; sources differ by 0.0.
- High severity, but no confirmed exploitation yet
No vendor fix yet — apply a workaround or compensating control (WAF / firewall / segmentation) and watch for a patch.
- CVSS v3
- 7.5
- EG Score
- 7.5(medium)
- EPSS
- 37.8%
- KEV
- Not listed
Published
June 2, 2026
Last Modified
June 3, 2026
Advisory Details (2)
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https://huntr.com/bounties/c540e5e1-f74f-44f4-bfa0-9764ff6daa75commit e21617125335 (prefecthq/prefect)
Patch available: prefecthq/prefect 3.7.1.dev1 (contains commit e21617125335)
https://github.com/prefecthq/prefect/commit/e21617125335025b4b27e7d6f0ca028e8e8f3b79Vendor Advisories for CVE-2026-3514(1)
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Affected Packages
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PyPI(1)
| Package | Vulnerable range | Fixed in | Dependents |
|---|---|---|---|
| prefect | 0.10.0 ... 3.6.9 (738 versions) | 3.6.22.dev7 | — |
Weakness Classification(1)
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