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CVE-2026-23800: CWE-266 Incorrect Privilege Assignment in Modular DS

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VulnerabilityCVE-2026-23800cvecve-2026-23800cwe-266
Published: Fri Jan 16 2026 (01/16/2026, 20:40:13 UTC)
Source: CVE Database V5
Product: Modular DS

Description

Incorrect Privilege Assignment vulnerability in Modular DS modular-connector allows Privilege Escalation.This issue affects Modular DS: from 2.5.2 before 2.6.0.

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AILast updated: 04/29/2026, 09:50:13 UTC

Technical Analysis

The vulnerability identified as CVE-2026-23800 affects Modular DS modular-connector versions from 2.5.2 up to but not including 2.6.0. It is classified under CWE-266 (Incorrect Privilege Assignment), which means the software improperly assigns privileges, enabling privilege escalation. The CVSS 3.1 vector indicates the vulnerability is remotely exploitable without authentication or user interaction, with a scope change and maximum impact on confidentiality, integrity, and availability. No patch links or vendor advisories are provided, and the product is not a cloud service, so remediation responsibility lies with the user.

Potential Impact

Successful exploitation of this vulnerability allows an unauthenticated attacker to escalate privileges on the affected Modular DS system, leading to full system compromise including complete loss of confidentiality, integrity, and availability. This represents a critical security risk for any environment running vulnerable versions.

Mitigation Recommendations

Patch status is not yet confirmed — check the vendor advisory for current remediation guidance. Since no official patch or fix is currently referenced, users should monitor vendor communications closely and consider restricting network access to the affected Modular DS versions until a fix is available. Avoid deploying vulnerable versions in production environments where possible.

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Technical Details

Data Version
5.2
Assigner Short Name
Patchstack
Date Reserved
2026-01-16T14:15:17.504Z
Cvss Version
3.1
State
PUBLISHED

Threat ID: 696aa4d9b22c7ad868ee9e74

Added to database: 1/16/2026, 8:51:37 PM

Last enriched: 4/29/2026, 9:50:13 AM

Last updated: 5/9/2026, 11:03:30 PM

Views: 276

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