CVE-2026-64866: CWE-862: Missing Authorization in QuantumNous new-api
## Summary The admin passkey reset endpoint lacked the role-level authorization check used by comparable privileged account-protection endpoints. A lower-privileged administrator could attempt passkey reset operations against same-level or higher-privileged users, including root-level accounts. ## Impact If the target account had a passkey configured, a lower-privileged administrator could remove that authentication factor and weaken the target account's protection boundary. The attacker still needed administrator privileges, so the issue is rated Medium. ## Affected versions The vulnerable admin passkey reset behavior was present from the passkey feature introduction in `v0.9.1.3` through versions before `v1.0.0-rc.7`. ## Patches This issue is fixed in `v1.0.0-rc.7`. The fix adds a `canManageTargetRole` check to `AdminResetPasskey` before passkey lookup or deletion, preventing lower-privileged administrators from operating on same-level or higher-privileged users. ## Workarounds If upgrading immediately is not possible, restrict admin access to trusted operators only and block `DELETE /api/user/:id/reset_passkey` at the reverse proxy or gateway except for root operators. ## References - Fixed by commit `0936e2504655a5cbf7bc3c388f6d3e2bb24916d3`. - Relevant code paths: `controller/passkey.go`, `controller/twofa.go`, and `router/api-router.go`.
AI Analysis
Technical Summary
QuantumNous new-api, an LLM gateway and AI asset management system, contains a missing authorization check (CWE-862) in the AdminResetPasskey controller function for the DELETE /api/user/:id/reset_passkey endpoint. From versions 0.9.1.3 until 1.0.0-rc.7, the canManageTargetRole authorization check was not enforced, allowing lower-privileged administrators to remove passkeys from accounts with equal or higher privileges, including root. This could lead to unauthorized credential removal and potential privilege disruption. The vulnerability is addressed in version 1.0.0-rc.7.
Potential Impact
An attacker with lower-privileged administrator access can remove passkeys from accounts with the same or higher privileges, including root accounts. This could disrupt account access controls and potentially enable privilege escalation or denial of service on critical accounts. However, exploitation requires existing administrator privileges.
Mitigation Recommendations
Upgrade QuantumNous new-api to version 1.0.0-rc.7 or later where the missing authorization check is implemented. No other mitigation or workaround is specified. Patch status is not explicitly confirmed but the issue is stated as fixed in 1.0.0-rc.7.
CVE-2026-64866: CWE-862: Missing Authorization in QuantumNous new-api
Description
## Summary The admin passkey reset endpoint lacked the role-level authorization check used by comparable privileged account-protection endpoints. A lower-privileged administrator could attempt passkey reset operations against same-level or higher-privileged users, including root-level accounts. ## Impact If the target account had a passkey configured, a lower-privileged administrator could remove that authentication factor and weaken the target account's protection boundary. The attacker still needed administrator privileges, so the issue is rated Medium. ## Affected versions The vulnerable admin passkey reset behavior was present from the passkey feature introduction in `v0.9.1.3` through versions before `v1.0.0-rc.7`. ## Patches This issue is fixed in `v1.0.0-rc.7`. The fix adds a `canManageTargetRole` check to `AdminResetPasskey` before passkey lookup or deletion, preventing lower-privileged administrators from operating on same-level or higher-privileged users. ## Workarounds If upgrading immediately is not possible, restrict admin access to trusted operators only and block `DELETE /api/user/:id/reset_passkey` at the reverse proxy or gateway except for root operators. ## References - Fixed by commit `0936e2504655a5cbf7bc3c388f6d3e2bb24916d3`. - Relevant code paths: `controller/passkey.go`, `controller/twofa.go`, and `router/api-router.go`.
CVSS v4.0
Score 5.1medium
Affected software
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Weaknesses
AI-Powered Analysis
Machine-generated threat intelligence
Technical Analysis
QuantumNous new-api, an LLM gateway and AI asset management system, contains a missing authorization check (CWE-862) in the AdminResetPasskey controller function for the DELETE /api/user/:id/reset_passkey endpoint. From versions 0.9.1.3 until 1.0.0-rc.7, the canManageTargetRole authorization check was not enforced, allowing lower-privileged administrators to remove passkeys from accounts with equal or higher privileges, including root. This could lead to unauthorized credential removal and potential privilege disruption. The vulnerability is addressed in version 1.0.0-rc.7.
Potential Impact
An attacker with lower-privileged administrator access can remove passkeys from accounts with the same or higher privileges, including root accounts. This could disrupt account access controls and potentially enable privilege escalation or denial of service on critical accounts. However, exploitation requires existing administrator privileges.
Mitigation Recommendations
Upgrade QuantumNous new-api to version 1.0.0-rc.7 or later where the missing authorization check is implemented. No other mitigation or workaround is specified. Patch status is not explicitly confirmed but the issue is stated as fixed in 1.0.0-rc.7.
Technical Details
- Data Version
- 5.2
- Assigner Short Name
- GitHub_M
- Date Reserved
- 2026-07-20T18:31:39.292Z
- Cvss Version
- 4.0
- State
- PUBLISHED
- Remediation Level
- null
Threat ID: 6a83368ebf8831d53930a3b9
Added to database: 08/17/2026, 16:27:58 UTC
Last enriched: 08/17/2026, 16:58:38 UTC
Last updated: 08/18/2026, 02:03:40 UTC
Views: 7
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