CVE-2026-91161 OpenWA: VIEWER API keys can read WhatsApp group invite codes

OpenWA is a free, open source, self-hosted WhatsApp API gateway. Prior to 0.23.5, the GET /api/sessions/sessionId/groups/groupId/invite-code endpoint and the GroupGetInviteCode MCP tool have no OPERATOR role requirement, allowing a valid VIEWER key scoped to a session to retrieve an active group...

CVE-2026-91161 OpenWA: VIEWER API keys can read WhatsApp group invite codes

OpenWA is a free, open source, self-hosted WhatsApp API gateway. Prior to 0.23.5, the GET /api/sessions/sessionId/groups/groupId/invite-code endpoint and the GroupGetInviteCode MCP tool have no OPERATOR role requirement, allowing a valid VIEWER key scoped to a session to retrieve an active group...

CVE-2026-91161: Incorrect Authorization

OpenWA is a free, open source, self-hosted WhatsApp API gateway. Prior to 0.23.5, the GET /api/sessions/sessionId/groups/groupId/invite-code endpoint and the GroupGetInviteCode MCP tool have no OPERATOR role requirement, allowing a valid VIEWER key scoped to a session to retrieve an active group...

PT-2026-98156

Name of the Vulnerable Software and Affected Versions OpenWA versions prior to 0.23.5 Description An issue exists where the 'GET /api/sessions/sessionId/groups/groupId/invite-code' endpoint and the GroupGetInviteCode MCP tool do not require an OPERATOR role. This allows a user with a valid VIEWER...