CVE-2026-42300
DevGuard: Unauthenticated identity assertion via `X-Admin-Token` header
Description
DevGuard provides vulnerability management for the full software supply chain. Prior to 1.2.2, 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 over that organisation's DevGuard resources. This vulnerability is fixed in 1.2.2.
INFO
Published Date :
May 12, 2026, 6:17 p.m.
Last Modified :
May 12, 2026, 6:17 p.m.
Remotely Exploit :
Yes !
Source :
[email protected]
Affected Products
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CVSS Scores
| Score | Version | Severity | Vector | Exploitability Score | Impact Score | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| CVSS 4.0 | CRITICAL | [email protected] |
Solution
- Update DevGuard to version 1.2.2.
- Apply the vendor-provided patch.
- Verify the update is applied correctly.
- Review access controls for organizations.
References to Advisories, Solutions, and Tools
Here, you will find a curated list of external links that provide in-depth
information, practical solutions, and valuable tools related to
CVE-2026-42300.
| URL | Resource |
|---|---|
| https://github.com/l3montree-dev/devguard/commit/6f38310bf93b2a63df3055038f4da82b1f4e6d9a | |
| https://github.com/l3montree-dev/devguard/security/advisories/GHSA-2g9v-7mr5-fgjg |
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New CVE Received by [email protected]
May. 12, 2026
Action Type Old Value New Value Added Description DevGuard provides vulnerability management for the full software supply chain. Prior to 1.2.2, 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 over that organisation's DevGuard resources. This vulnerability is fixed in 1.2.2. Added CVSS V4.0 AV:N/AC:L/AT:N/PR:N/UI:N/VC:H/VI:H/VA:H/SC:N/SI:N/SA:N/E:X/CR:X/IR:X/AR:X/MAV:X/MAC:X/MAT:X/MPR:X/MUI:X/MVC:X/MVI:X/MVA:X/MSC:X/MSI:X/MSA:X/S:X/AU:X/R:X/V:X/RE:X/U:X Added CWE CWE-288 Added Reference https://github.com/l3montree-dev/devguard/commit/6f38310bf93b2a63df3055038f4da82b1f4e6d9a Added Reference https://github.com/l3montree-dev/devguard/security/advisories/GHSA-2g9v-7mr5-fgjg