CVE-2026-85514 Details
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.
A vulnerability allowing improper privilege management has been identified in StackStorm st2 versions through 3.9.0. The issue resides in the API Key Handler component, specifically within the file st2api/st2api/controllers/v1/auth.py. The vulnerability allows a user with the 'api_key_create' permission to bind an API key to any user, including administrators, thereby escalating privileges. This exploitation can be performed remotely.
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Assessed Sep 4, 2026CISA-ADP
Assessed Sep 4, 2026References to Advisories, Solutions, and Tools
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| URL | Source(s) | Tag(s) |
|---|---|---|
| https://github.com/StackStorm/st2/issues/6380 | CISA-ADP | ExploitIssue TrackingTechnical DescriptionVendor |
| https://github.com/StackStorm/st2/ | [email protected] | Source CodeVendor |
| https://github.com/StackStorm/st2/issues/6380 | [email protected] | ExploitIssue TrackingTechnical DescriptionVendor |
| https://vuldb.com/cve/CVE-2026-85514 | [email protected] | AdvisoryPermission Required |
| https://vuldb.com/submit/894917 | [email protected] | Issue TrackingPermission Required |
| https://vuldb.com/vuln/398679 | [email protected] | AdvisoryPermission Required |
| https://vuldb.com/vuln/398679/cti | [email protected] | Content Wall |
Weakness Enumeration
| CWE-ID | CWE Name | Source |
|---|---|---|
| CWE-266 | Incorrect Privilege Assignment | [email protected] |
| CWE-269 | Improper Privilege Management | [email protected] |
Affected Products
| Product | Versions |
|---|---|
| StackStorm | <= 3.9.0 (semver) |
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Change History
2 change records found show changes
| Date | Action | Recorded By |
|---|---|---|
| Sep 4, 2026 | CVE Modified | CISA-ADP |
| Sep 4, 2026 | New CVE Received | [email protected] |