CVE-2026-80462 Details
Description
A vulnerability in the Chef Automate API gateway and identity validation path may allow an unauthenticated actor to gain elevated access to protected Chef Automate functionality under specific conditions.
A vulnerability exists in the Chef Automate API gateway and identity validation process, potentially allowing an unauthenticated individual to gain unauthorized access to restricted Chef Automate features under certain conditions. This issue affects Chef Automate versions 4.13.516 and prior.
Users are advised to upgrade to Chef Automate version 4.13.520. For Chef Automate on-premises, upgrade immediately upon availability of the fixed version. Chef Automate SaaS environments have already been remediated.
Metrics
CVSS 4.0 Severity and Vector Strings:
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No data available for CVSS Version 2.0 on this CVE.
Volerion
Assessed Sep 11, 2026CISA-ADP
Assessed Sep 11, 2026References to Advisories, Solutions, and Tools
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| URL | Source(s) | Tag(s) |
|---|---|---|
| https://community.progress.com/s/article/Critical-Security-Bulletin---August-2026---Chef-Automate-Security-Vulnerability | [email protected] | AdvisoryRemedyVendor |
Weakness Enumeration
| CWE-ID | CWE Name | Source |
|---|---|---|
| CWE-306 | Missing Authentication for Critical Function | [email protected] |
Affected Products
| Product | Versions |
|---|---|
| Progress Chef Automate | 4.13.516 (semver) |
CPE
Remediation
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Change History
2 change records found show changes
| Date | Action | Recorded By |
|---|---|---|
| Sep 11, 2026 | New CVE Received | [email protected] |
| Sep 11, 2026 | CVE Modified | CISA-ADP |