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CVE-2026-85514

MEDIUM · CVSS 6.3 EPSS 0.26% Public Exploit

Source: NVD + CISA KEV + EPSS · Published 2026-09-04 · Last synced 2026-09-17

CyberRota Analysis

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StackStorm versions up to 3.9.0 are vulnerable due to improper privilege management in the API Key Handler, specifically in the st2api/controllers/v1/auth.py file. This flaw allows remote attackers to manipulate the api_key_api.user argument, potentially gaining unauthorized access to sensitive functionalities. Organizations using affected versions should prioritize patching this vulnerability to mitigate the risk of exploitation.

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A public exploit, PoC, GitHub repository or Metasploit reference was detected for this CVE.

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CVE
CVE-2026-85514
Severity
MEDIUM
CVSS
6.3
EPSS
0.26%

Original NVD Description

A security vulnerability has been detected in StackStorm st2 up to 3.9.0. Impacted is an unknown function of the file st2api/st2api/controllers/v1/auth.py of the component API Key Handler. Such manipulation of the argument api_key_api.user leads to improper privilege management. The attack may be performed from remote. The exploit has been disclosed publicly and may be used. The project was informed of the problem early through an issue report but has not responded yet.