DevGuard has an unauthenticated identity assertion via `X-Admin-Token` header — CVE-2026-42300
GitHub · GitHub · CVE-2026-42300
ID
CVE-2026-42300
CVE-2026-42300
Date
Updated
Activity
Source
GitHub
GitHub
Vendor
GitHub
GitHub
Threat
critical
critical
CVSS
9.3
9.3
EPSS
0.0005
0.0005
Summary
### Impact The `SessionMiddleware` accepts a client-supplied `X-Admin-Token` HTTP request header and uses its raw string value as the authenticated `userID` when no Kratos session cookie is present. An unauthenticated attacker who knows or can guess a target user's Kratos identity UUID can issue requests as that user. Where the target user is an organisation `admin` or `owner`, this gives the attacker full control…
Product
go: github.com/l3montree-dev/devguard
What to do
General, cautious steps (verify details in the official source):
- Prioritize patching or mitigation immediately (treat as actively risky).
- Identify affected product versions in your inventory and verify whether you are impacted.
- Apply vendor patches/updates or recommended mitigations as soon as available.
- Read the official advisory for exact affected versions and remediation steps.