CVE-2026-9251: CWE-862 Missing authorization in Devolutions Server
Missing authorization in the entry status management feature in Devolutions Server allows a non-administrator authenticated user to bypass the administrator-enforced Pending Approval flow and gain access to an entry's data via a crafted status change request. This issue affects : * Devolutions Server 2026.1.6.0 through 2026.1.16.0 * Devolutions Server 2025.3.20.0 and earlier
AI Analysis
Technical Summary
This vulnerability (CWE-862) in Devolutions Server arises from missing authorization checks in the entry status management feature. Specifically, non-administrator authenticated users can bypass the Pending Approval workflow enforced for administrators by sending a crafted status change request. This flaw enables unauthorized access to data entries that should be restricted until approved by an administrator. Affected versions include Devolutions Server 2026.1.6.0 through 2026.1.16.0 and 2025.3.20.0 and earlier. No patch or official remediation guidance is currently available, and the product is not a cloud service.
Potential Impact
An authenticated user without administrative privileges can bypass intended approval controls and access sensitive entry data prematurely. This undermines the access control model and could lead to unauthorized disclosure of sensitive information managed by Devolutions Server. There are no reports of active exploitation in the wild at this time.
Mitigation Recommendations
Patch status is not yet confirmed — check the vendor advisory for current remediation guidance. Until an official fix is released, restrict access to authenticated users carefully and monitor for unusual status change requests. Avoid granting unnecessary authenticated access to untrusted users. Follow vendor communications for updates on patches or official mitigations.
CVE-2026-9251: CWE-862 Missing authorization in Devolutions Server
Description
Missing authorization in the entry status management feature in Devolutions Server allows a non-administrator authenticated user to bypass the administrator-enforced Pending Approval flow and gain access to an entry's data via a crafted status change request. This issue affects : * Devolutions Server 2026.1.6.0 through 2026.1.16.0 * Devolutions Server 2025.3.20.0 and earlier
AI-Powered Analysis
Machine-generated threat intelligence
Technical Analysis
This vulnerability (CWE-862) in Devolutions Server arises from missing authorization checks in the entry status management feature. Specifically, non-administrator authenticated users can bypass the Pending Approval workflow enforced for administrators by sending a crafted status change request. This flaw enables unauthorized access to data entries that should be restricted until approved by an administrator. Affected versions include Devolutions Server 2026.1.6.0 through 2026.1.16.0 and 2025.3.20.0 and earlier. No patch or official remediation guidance is currently available, and the product is not a cloud service.
Potential Impact
An authenticated user without administrative privileges can bypass intended approval controls and access sensitive entry data prematurely. This undermines the access control model and could lead to unauthorized disclosure of sensitive information managed by Devolutions Server. There are no reports of active exploitation in the wild at this time.
Mitigation Recommendations
Patch status is not yet confirmed — check the vendor advisory for current remediation guidance. Until an official fix is released, restrict access to authenticated users carefully and monitor for unusual status change requests. Avoid granting unnecessary authenticated access to untrusted users. Follow vendor communications for updates on patches or official mitigations.
Technical Details
- Data Version
- 5.2
- Assigner Short Name
- DEVOLUTIONS
- Date Reserved
- 2026-05-21T20:03:12.616Z
- Cvss Version
- null
- State
- PUBLISHED
- Remediation Level
- null
Threat ID: 6a1079f3e1370fbb48159e64
Added to database: 5/22/2026, 3:44:51 PM
Last enriched: 5/22/2026, 3:59:42 PM
Last updated: 5/22/2026, 6:33:16 PM
Views: 6
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