Unknown · Openviking · CVE-2026-40525
**Name of the Vulnerable Software and Affected Versions**
OpenViking versions prior to commit c7bb167
**Description**
An authentication bypass exists in the VikingBot OpenAPI HTTP route surface. The issue occurs when the `api key` configuration value is unset or empty, causing the authentication check to fail open. Remote attackers with network access to the exposed service can invoke privileged bot-control functionality without providing a valid 'X-API-Key' header. This allows for the submission of attacker-controlled prompts, the creation or use of bot sessions, and unauthorized access to downstream tools, integrations, secrets, or data accessible to the bot.
**Recommendations**
Update OpenViking to commit c7bb167 or a newer version.
Ensure the `api key` configuration value is properly set and not left empty.