CVE-2026-100514: CWE-639 Authorization Bypass Through User-Controlled Key in Pete Nelson REST API Log
Unauthenticated Insecure Direct Object References (IDOR) in REST API Log <= 1.7.2 versions.
AI Analysis
Technical Summary
This vulnerability (CVE-2026-100514) is an authorization bypass issue classified under CWE-639, occurring in Pete Nelson's REST API Log product versions up to and including 1.7.2. The flaw allows unauthenticated attackers to exploit Insecure Direct Object References by manipulating user-controlled keys, thereby bypassing authorization controls and accessing sensitive data. The CVSS 3.1 vector indicates network attack vector, low attack complexity, no privileges required, no user interaction, and high confidentiality impact with no integrity or availability impact.
Potential Impact
Successful exploitation of this vulnerability enables unauthenticated attackers to bypass authorization controls and access sensitive information within the REST API Log system. The confidentiality of data is compromised, but integrity and availability remain unaffected. There are no known exploits in the wild at this time.
Mitigation Recommendations
No patch or official remediation information is provided in the available data. Patch status is not yet confirmed — check the vendor advisory for current remediation guidance. Until a fix is available, restrict access to the affected API endpoints and monitor for suspicious activity related to unauthorized access attempts.
CVE-2026-100514: CWE-639 Authorization Bypass Through User-Controlled Key in Pete Nelson REST API Log
Description
Unauthenticated Insecure Direct Object References (IDOR) in REST API Log <= 1.7.2 versions.
CVSS v3.1
Score 7.5high
Affected software
Pete Nelson
REST API Log
Weaknesses
AI-Powered Analysis
Machine-generated threat intelligence
Technical Analysis
This vulnerability (CVE-2026-100514) is an authorization bypass issue classified under CWE-639, occurring in Pete Nelson's REST API Log product versions up to and including 1.7.2. The flaw allows unauthenticated attackers to exploit Insecure Direct Object References by manipulating user-controlled keys, thereby bypassing authorization controls and accessing sensitive data. The CVSS 3.1 vector indicates network attack vector, low attack complexity, no privileges required, no user interaction, and high confidentiality impact with no integrity or availability impact.
Potential Impact
Successful exploitation of this vulnerability enables unauthenticated attackers to bypass authorization controls and access sensitive information within the REST API Log system. The confidentiality of data is compromised, but integrity and availability remain unaffected. There are no known exploits in the wild at this time.
Mitigation Recommendations
No patch or official remediation information is provided in the available data. Patch status is not yet confirmed — check the vendor advisory for current remediation guidance. Until a fix is available, restrict access to the affected API endpoints and monitor for suspicious activity related to unauthorized access attempts.
Technical Details
- Data Version
- 5.2
- Assigner Short Name
- Patchstack
- Date Reserved
- 2026-09-26T00:17:50.215Z
- Cvss Version
- 3.1
- State
- PUBLISHED
Threat ID: 6abe747ca43b0b3b89bcd5ec
Added to database: 10/01/2026, 14:55:56 UTC
Last enriched: 10/01/2026, 15:08:32 UTC
Last updated: 10/01/2026, 23:46:10 UTC
Views: 8
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