CVE-2026-66443: CWE-201 Insertion of Sensitive Information Into Sent Data in Pete Nelson REST API Log
CVE-2026-66443 is a high severity vulnerability in Pete Nelson REST API Log versions up to 1.7.1 that allows unauthenticated exposure of sensitive data. The issue involves insertion of sensitive information into sent data, leading to potential data leakage without requiring authentication.
AI Analysis
Technical Summary
This vulnerability, identified as CWE-201 (Insertion of Sensitive Information Into Sent Data), affects Pete Nelson REST API Log software versions up to 1.7.1. It allows unauthenticated attackers to access sensitive data exposed through the REST API logs. The CVSS 3.1 score of 7.5 reflects a network attack vector with low complexity, no privileges or user interaction required, and high confidentiality impact without affecting integrity or availability.
Potential Impact
An unauthenticated attacker can gain access to sensitive information from the REST API logs, potentially leading to data exposure. There is no impact on data integrity or system availability reported.
Mitigation Recommendations
Patch status is not yet confirmed — check the vendor advisory for current remediation guidance. No official fix or temporary mitigation has been documented at this time.
CVE-2026-66443: CWE-201 Insertion of Sensitive Information Into Sent Data in Pete Nelson REST API Log
Description
CVE-2026-66443 is a high severity vulnerability in Pete Nelson REST API Log versions up to 1.7.1 that allows unauthenticated exposure of sensitive data. The issue involves insertion of sensitive information into sent data, leading to potential data leakage without requiring authentication.
CVSS v3.1
Score 7.5high
Affected software
Weaknesses
AI-Powered Analysis
Machine-generated threat intelligence
Technical Analysis
This vulnerability, identified as CWE-201 (Insertion of Sensitive Information Into Sent Data), affects Pete Nelson REST API Log software versions up to 1.7.1. It allows unauthenticated attackers to access sensitive data exposed through the REST API logs. The CVSS 3.1 score of 7.5 reflects a network attack vector with low complexity, no privileges or user interaction required, and high confidentiality impact without affecting integrity or availability.
Potential Impact
An unauthenticated attacker can gain access to sensitive information from the REST API logs, potentially leading to data exposure. There is no impact on data integrity or system availability reported.
Mitigation Recommendations
Patch status is not yet confirmed — check the vendor advisory for current remediation guidance. No official fix or temporary mitigation has been documented at this time.
Technical Details
- Data Version
- 5.2
- Assigner Short Name
- Patchstack
- Date Reserved
- 2026-07-27T09:00:18.437Z
- Cvss Version
- 3.1
- State
- PUBLISHED
- Remediation Level
- null
Threat ID: 6a7dcd3dbf8831d5394703cc
Added to database: 08/13/2026, 13:57:17 UTC
Last enriched: 08/13/2026, 14:42:13 UTC
Last updated: 08/13/2026, 14:42:13 UTC
Views: 1
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