CVE Catalog

CVE-2026-80462

CriticalCVSS 10.0
Published: Translated: NVD NIST

Summary

A vulnerability in the Chef Automate API gateway and identity validation path may allow an unauthenticated actor to gain elevated access to protected Chef Automate functionality under specific conditions.

Risk Assessment

An unauthenticated attacker could gain access to protected functionality, potentially leading to a breach of confidentiality, integrity, or availability. This risk affects organizations using Chef Automate.

Recommendation

Update Chef Automate to a version containing the fix for this vulnerability. Consider implementing additional authentication mechanisms and monitoring API access.

Related vulnerabilities

Original NVD description (English source)

A vulnerability in the Chef Automate API gateway and identity validation path may allow an unauthenticated actor to gain elevated access to protected Chef Automate functionality under specific conditions.

Vulnerability data from NVD (NIST) · CISA KEV · EPSS