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issue: Direct Tool Servers permission not working for non-admin users #5554

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opened 2025-11-11 16:24:17 -06:00 by GiteaMirror · 13 comments
GiteaMirror commented 2025-11-11 16:24:17 -06:00
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Originally created by @silentoplayz on GitHub (Jun 16, 2025).

Check Existing Issues

  • I have searched the existing issues and discussions.
  • I am using the latest version of Open WebUI.

Installation Method

Docker

Open WebUI Version

v0.6.14

Ollama Version (if applicable)

v0.9.0

Operating System

Edition: Windows 11 Pro | Version: 24H2 | OS Build: 26100.4351 | Windows Feature Experience Pack: 1000.26100.107.0

Browser (if applicable)

LibreWolf v135.0.1-1 (Firefox)

Confirmation

  • I have read and followed all instructions in README.md.
  • I am using the latest version of both Open WebUI and Ollama.
  • I have included the browser console logs.
  • I have included the Docker container logs.
  • I have provided every relevant configuration, setting, and environment variable used in my setup.
  • I have clearly listed every relevant configuration, custom setting, environment variable, and command-line option that influences my setup (such as Docker Compose overrides, .env values, browser settings, authentication configurations, etc).
  • I have documented step-by-step reproduction instructions that are precise, sequential, and leave nothing to interpretation. My steps:
  • Start with the initial platform/version/OS and dependencies used,
  • Specify exact install/launch/configure commands,
  • List URLs visited, user input (incl. example values/emails/passwords if needed),
  • Describe all options and toggles enabled or changed,
  • Include any files or environmental changes,
  • Identify the expected and actual result at each stage,
  • Ensure any reasonably skilled user can follow and hit the same issue.

Expected Behavior

When the Direct Tool Servers permission is disabled for a user's role (e.g., User role), that user should not have access to the "Connections" tab within their personal settings. This tab, and the ability to add direct tool server connections, should only be visible and accessible if the user's has explicitly been granted this permission.

Actual Behavior

Even when the Direct Tool Servers permission is explicitly disabled for a User role (both in default and user group permissions), if Direct Connections is toggled ON in the Super Admin settings, users with the User role still have access to the "Connections" tab in their settings. This allows them to add direct tool server connections, bypassing the intended permission control.

Steps to Reproduce

Part 1: Admin Setup

  1. Log in to Open WebUI as a Super Admin.
  2. Navigate to Admin Panel > Settings > Connections.
  3. Ensure the "Direct Connections" toggle is set to ON.
  4. Navigate to Admin Panel > Users.
  5. Select Groups, then the "Default permissions" tab.
  6. Locate the Direct Tool Servers permission and ensure it is toggled OFF. Save changes.
  7. (Optional but recommended for thorough testing): Create a new user group (e.g., "RestrictedUsers") and add a new user (e.g., testuser) to this group. Ensure the Direct Tool Servers permission is also toggled OFF for this user group.

Part 2: User Reproduction

  1. Log out of the Super Admin account.
  2. Log in as testuser (or any non-admin user with Direct Tool Servers permission disabled).
  3. Navigate to the user's personal settings (usually by clicking their avatar/name in the bottom left corner).
  4. Observe: The "Connections" tab is visible and clickable in the settings menu.
  5. Click on the "Connections" tab.
    • Observe: The user is able to add and manage direct tool server connections, despite their role not having the Direct Tool Servers permission.

Comparative Test (Expected Behavior with Notes Beta):

To confirm this is specific to Direct Tool Servers and not a general settings UI issue:

  1. As Super Admin, navigate to Admin Panel > Settings > General.
  2. Ensure "Notes (Beta)" is toggled ON.
  3. Navigate to Admin Panel > Users > "Default permissions".
  4. Ensure Notes (Beta) permission is toggled OFF. Save changes.
  5. Log in as testuser.
  6. Navigate to personal settings.
    • Observe: The "Notes (Beta)" tab is not visible. This demonstrates the expected behavior for feature visibility based on permissions, which is not occurring for Direct Tool Servers.

Logs & Screenshots

https://github.com/user-attachments/assets/be19e206-6a20-4338-807a-79625ed656de

Additional Information

This issue indicates a potential oversight in how the Direct Tool Servers permission interacts with the global Direct Connections toggle. The global toggle appears to override granular user/role permissions, making it impossible for administrators to selectively grant or deny direct tool server connection capabilities.

This bypass could lead to:

  • Unauthorized Access: Users could connect to internal tools or services without explicit permission.
  • Security Risks: Unintended connections or misconfigurations by regular users.
  • Policy Violation: Inability to enforce organizational policies regarding tool access.
Originally created by @silentoplayz on GitHub (Jun 16, 2025). ### Check Existing Issues - [x] I have searched the existing issues and discussions. - [x] I am using the latest version of Open WebUI. ### Installation Method Docker ### Open WebUI Version v0.6.14 ### Ollama Version (if applicable) v0.9.0 ### Operating System Edition: Windows 11 Pro | Version: 24H2 | OS Build: 26100.4351 | Windows Feature Experience Pack: 1000.26100.107.0 ### Browser (if applicable) LibreWolf v135.0.1-1 (Firefox) ### Confirmation - [x] I have read and followed all instructions in `README.md`. - [x] I am using the latest version of **both** Open WebUI and Ollama. - [x] I have included the browser console logs. - [x] I have included the Docker container logs. - [x] I have **provided every relevant configuration, setting, and environment variable used in my setup.** - [x] I have clearly **listed every relevant configuration, custom setting, environment variable, and command-line option that influences my setup** (such as Docker Compose overrides, .env values, browser settings, authentication configurations, etc). - [x] I have documented **step-by-step reproduction instructions that are precise, sequential, and leave nothing to interpretation**. My steps: - Start with the initial platform/version/OS and dependencies used, - Specify exact install/launch/configure commands, - List URLs visited, user input (incl. example values/emails/passwords if needed), - Describe all options and toggles enabled or changed, - Include any files or environmental changes, - Identify the expected and actual result at each stage, - Ensure any reasonably skilled user can follow and hit the same issue. ### Expected Behavior When the `Direct Tool Servers` permission is disabled for a user's role (e.g., `User` role), that user should **not** have access to the "Connections" tab within their personal settings. This tab, and the ability to add direct tool server connections, should only be visible and accessible if the user's has explicitly been granted this permission. ### Actual Behavior Even when the `Direct Tool Servers` permission is explicitly disabled for a `User` role (both in default and user group permissions), if `Direct Connections` is toggled `ON` in the Super Admin settings, users with the `User` role *still* have access to the "Connections" tab in their settings. This allows them to add direct tool server connections, bypassing the intended permission control. ### Steps to Reproduce **Part 1: Admin Setup** 1. Log in to Open WebUI as a Super Admin. 2. Navigate to `Admin Panel` > `Settings` > `Connections`. 3. Ensure the "Direct Connections" toggle is set to `ON`. 4. Navigate to `Admin Panel` > `Users`. 5. Select `Groups`, then the "Default permissions" tab. 6. Locate the `Direct Tool Servers` permission and ensure it is toggled `OFF`. Save changes. 7. (Optional but recommended for thorough testing): Create a new user group (e.g., "RestrictedUsers") and add a new user (e.g., `testuser`) to this group. Ensure the `Direct Tool Servers` permission is also toggled `OFF` for this user group. **Part 2: User Reproduction** 9. Log out of the Super Admin account. 10. Log in as `testuser` (or any non-admin user with `Direct Tool Servers` permission disabled). 11. Navigate to the user's personal settings (usually by clicking their avatar/name in the bottom left corner). 12. **Observe:** The "Connections" tab is visible and clickable in the settings menu. 13. Click on the "Connections" tab. * **Observe:** The user is able to add and manage direct tool server connections, despite their role not having the `Direct Tool Servers` permission. **Comparative Test (Expected Behavior with Notes Beta):** To confirm this is specific to `Direct Tool Servers` and not a general settings UI issue: 1. As Super Admin, navigate to `Admin Panel` > `Settings` > `General`. 2. Ensure "Notes (Beta)" is toggled `ON`. 3. Navigate to `Admin Panel` > `Users` > "Default permissions". 4. Ensure `Notes (Beta)` permission is toggled `OFF`. Save changes. 5. Log in as `testuser`. 6. Navigate to personal settings. * **Observe:** The "Notes (Beta)" tab is **not** visible. This demonstrates the expected behavior for feature visibility based on permissions, which is *not* occurring for `Direct Tool Servers`. ### Logs & Screenshots https://github.com/user-attachments/assets/be19e206-6a20-4338-807a-79625ed656de ### Additional Information This issue indicates a potential oversight in how the `Direct Tool Servers` permission interacts with the global `Direct Connections` toggle. The global toggle appears to override granular user/role permissions, making it impossible for administrators to selectively grant or deny direct tool server connection capabilities. This bypass could lead to: * **Unauthorized Access:** Users could connect to internal tools or services without explicit permission. * **Security Risks:** Unintended connections or misconfigurations by regular users. * **Policy Violation:** Inability to enforce organizational policies regarding tool access.
GiteaMirror added the bug label 2025-11-11 16:24:17 -06:00
GiteaMirror commented 2025-11-11 16:24:19 -06:00
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@tjbck commented on GitHub (Jun 16, 2025):

Good catch, should be addressed with b748d5edee80a7afbb50456f9debaf29b38eb6e5!

@tjbck commented on GitHub (Jun 16, 2025): Good catch, should be addressed with b748d5edee80a7afbb50456f9debaf29b38eb6e5!
GiteaMirror commented 2025-11-11 16:24:19 -06:00
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@silentoplayz commented on GitHub (Jun 16, 2025):

Good catch, should be addressed with b748d5e!

Upon testing the issue again, I still see the Connections tab in the settings menu on a user account, even when the Direct Tool Servers permission is toggled off for both Default permissions and User Group permissions. To be hopefully clearer, this appears to be a permission issue for User accounts when the Direct Tool Servers feature is toggled on by an admin in the admin panel Connections settings.

@silentoplayz commented on GitHub (Jun 16, 2025): > Good catch, should be addressed with [b748d5e](https://github.com/open-webui/open-webui/commit/b748d5edee80a7afbb50456f9debaf29b38eb6e5)! Upon testing the issue again, I still see the `Connections` tab in the settings menu on a user account, even when the `Direct Tool Servers` permission is toggled off for both `Default` permissions and `User Group` permissions. To be hopefully clearer, this appears to be a permission issue for `User` accounts when the `Direct Tool Servers` feature is toggled on by an admin in the admin panel `Connections` settings.
GiteaMirror commented 2025-11-11 16:24:19 -06:00
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@tjbck commented on GitHub (Jun 19, 2025):

@silentoplayz Connections tab is for direct inference connections and not direct tool connections, not sure what you meant here.

@tjbck commented on GitHub (Jun 19, 2025): @silentoplayz `Connections` tab is for direct inference connections and not direct tool connections, not sure what you meant here.
GiteaMirror commented 2025-11-11 16:24:19 -06:00
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@thenicekat commented on GitHub (Jun 19, 2025):

@tjbck regardless the bug I pointed out still exists. Non admin users cannot see tools tab

@thenicekat commented on GitHub (Jun 19, 2025): @tjbck regardless the bug I pointed out still exists. Non admin users cannot see tools tab
GiteaMirror commented 2025-11-11 16:24:20 -06:00
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@tjbck commented on GitHub (Jun 19, 2025):

@thenicekat it seems like I got confused by this issue post, and it was working as intended and this wasn't an issue in the first place.

@tjbck commented on GitHub (Jun 19, 2025): @thenicekat it seems like I got confused by this issue post, and it was working as intended and this wasn't an issue in the first place.
GiteaMirror commented 2025-11-11 16:24:20 -06:00
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@thenicekat commented on GitHub (Jun 19, 2025):

Yes but the tools tab doesn't come up for non admins. Even though this issue was confusing looks like there's an actual problem?

@thenicekat commented on GitHub (Jun 19, 2025): Yes but the tools tab doesn't come up for non admins. Even though this issue was confusing looks like there's an actual problem?
GiteaMirror commented 2025-11-11 16:24:20 -06:00
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@tjbck commented on GitHub (Jun 19, 2025):

Yeah it seems like we retroactively introduced the issue by misunderstanding, and incorrectly addressing the "non-existent" issue.

a196b9dc26 should resolve it

@tjbck commented on GitHub (Jun 19, 2025): Yeah it seems like we retroactively introduced the issue by misunderstanding, and incorrectly addressing the "non-existent" issue. a196b9dc261606cc9083090cd35a43ba849fb062 should resolve it
GiteaMirror commented 2025-11-11 16:24:20 -06:00
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@thenicekat commented on GitHub (Jun 19, 2025):

oh right, understood now, thank you

@thenicekat commented on GitHub (Jun 19, 2025): oh right, understood now, thank you
GiteaMirror commented 2025-11-11 16:24:21 -06:00
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@tjbck commented on GitHub (Jun 19, 2025):

Connections is for direct model/inference connections and Tools is for direct tool connections, so everything was working intended but https://github.com/open-webui/open-webui/commit/b748d5edee80a7afbb50456f9debaf29b38eb6e5 introduced a new bug @thenicekat described and https://github.com/open-webui/open-webui/commit/a196b9dc261606cc9083090cd35a43ba849fb062 reverts the issue.

@tjbck commented on GitHub (Jun 19, 2025): `Connections` is for direct model/inference connections and `Tools` is for direct tool connections, so everything **was** working intended but https://github.com/open-webui/open-webui/commit/b748d5edee80a7afbb50456f9debaf29b38eb6e5 introduced a new bug @thenicekat described and https://github.com/open-webui/open-webui/commit/a196b9dc261606cc9083090cd35a43ba849fb062 reverts the issue.
GiteaMirror commented 2025-11-11 16:24:21 -06:00
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@silentoplayz commented on GitHub (Jun 19, 2025):

My apologies for the confusion caused due to my bug report. After analyzing comments and what I've reported, I noticed I did get Connections for direct model/inference connections and Direct Tool Servers for Tools mixed up in my mind, believing there was a bug when there in fact wasn't. Again, my apologies.

@silentoplayz commented on GitHub (Jun 19, 2025): My apologies for the confusion caused due to my bug report. After analyzing comments and what I've reported, I noticed I did get `Connections` for direct model/inference connections and `Direct Tool Servers` for `Tools` mixed up in my mind, believing there was a bug when there in fact wasn't. Again, my apologies.
GiteaMirror commented 2025-11-11 16:24:21 -06:00
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@tjbck commented on GitHub (Jun 19, 2025):

It's all good and definitely not your fault, I take full responsibility for not reading/examining it properly from my end

@tjbck commented on GitHub (Jun 19, 2025): It's all good and definitely not your fault, I take full responsibility for not reading/examining it properly from my end
GiteaMirror commented 2025-11-11 16:24:21 -06:00
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@silentoplayz commented on GitHub (Jun 19, 2025):

It's all good and definitely not your fault, I take full responsibility for not reading/examining it properly from my end

I’m definitely at fault, and I’m here to take full responsibility for it. I shouldn’t have submitted this false bug report in the first place. I thought I had found a bug and knew how to "reproduce" it, which led to this unnecessary complication of fixing a non-existent bug. I opened this issue around the same time as eight other bug reports on the same day, so I understand if you took this bug report just as serious and gave it a quick glance before jumping in. I truly appreciate your efforts and do apologize for any confusion or wasted time this may have caused.

@silentoplayz commented on GitHub (Jun 19, 2025): > It's all good and definitely not your fault, I take full responsibility for not reading/examining it properly from my end I’m definitely at fault, and I’m here to take full responsibility for it. I shouldn’t have submitted this false bug report in the first place. I *thought* I had found a bug and knew how to "reproduce" it, which led to this unnecessary complication of fixing a non-existent bug. I opened this issue around the same time as eight other bug reports on the same day, so I understand if you took this bug report just as serious and gave it a quick glance before jumping in. I truly appreciate your efforts and do apologize for any confusion or wasted time this may have caused.
GiteaMirror commented 2025-11-11 16:24:21 -06:00
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@thenicekat commented on GitHub (Jun 25, 2025):

Hello @tjbck could you create a release with this fix?

@thenicekat commented on GitHub (Jun 25, 2025): Hello @tjbck could you create a release with this fix?
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