Improper authorization in ProxyHandler prior to SMR Aug-2026 Release 1 allows local attackers to access proxy configuration. (CVE-2026-21086)
CVE-2026-21086 is a vulnerability involving improper authorization in the ProxyHandler component prior to the SMR Aug-2026 Release 1. This flaw allows local attackers to access proxy configuration settings without proper authorization.
AI Analysis
Technical Summary
The vulnerability CVE-2026-21086 arises from improper authorization controls in the ProxyHandler component before the SMR Aug-2026 Release 1. It permits local attackers with limited privileges to access proxy configuration data that should be restricted. The vulnerability does not involve user interaction and has a medium severity rating. No known exploits are reported in the wild, and no patch or remediation information is currently provided.
Potential Impact
Local attackers with limited privileges can access proxy configuration information that should be protected. This could potentially expose sensitive network configuration details, but the impact is limited to information disclosure without elevation of privileges or remote exploitation.
Mitigation Recommendations
Patch status is not yet confirmed — check the vendor advisory for current remediation guidance. Since no official fix or patch links are provided, users should monitor vendor communications for updates and consider restricting local access to systems running affected versions until a fix is available.
Improper authorization in ProxyHandler prior to SMR Aug-2026 Release 1 allows local attackers to access proxy configuration. (CVE-2026-21086)
Description
CVE-2026-21086 is a vulnerability involving improper authorization in the ProxyHandler component prior to the SMR Aug-2026 Release 1. This flaw allows local attackers to access proxy configuration settings without proper authorization.
CVSS v4.0
AI-Powered Analysis
Machine-generated threat intelligence
Technical Analysis
The vulnerability CVE-2026-21086 arises from improper authorization controls in the ProxyHandler component before the SMR Aug-2026 Release 1. It permits local attackers with limited privileges to access proxy configuration data that should be restricted. The vulnerability does not involve user interaction and has a medium severity rating. No known exploits are reported in the wild, and no patch or remediation information is currently provided.
Potential Impact
Local attackers with limited privileges can access proxy configuration information that should be protected. This could potentially expose sensitive network configuration details, but the impact is limited to information disclosure without elevation of privileges or remote exploitation.
Mitigation Recommendations
Patch status is not yet confirmed — check the vendor advisory for current remediation guidance. Since no official fix or patch links are provided, users should monitor vendor communications for updates and consider restricting local access to systems running affected versions until a fix is available.
Technical Details
- Gcve Source
- db.gcve.eu
- Osv Id
- GHSA-r5j2-f8hg-95m3
- Osv Schema Version
- 1.4.0
- Aliases
- ["CVE-2026-21086"]
- Ecosystems
- []
- Database Specific Severity
- MODERATE
- Cvss Version
- 4.0
Threat ID: 6aa15f7bacd9273b4961837a
Added to database: 09/09/2026, 13:30:35 UTC
Last enriched: 09/09/2026, 13:57:36 UTC
Last updated: 09/09/2026, 21:51:59 UTC
Views: 2
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