CVE-2026-8100
HighCVSS 8.6Exploitation Probability (EPSS)
Low risk32th percentile - higher than 32% of all known CVEs
Summary
A security issue has been identified in Chef 360 that could allow unauthorized access to protected API endpoints under specific conditions. This issue is due to improper handling of URL-encoded paths during request processing.
Risk Assessment
If this issue occurs, authenticated requests may bypass standard access controls, leading to additional privileges and access to API endpoints intended for higher-permissioned roles.
Recommendation
Customers are advised to update to the latest available version containing the fix, version 1.7.1 or later, to improve request validation and enforce strict path normalization before authorization checks.
Original NVD description (English source)
Impact A security issue has been identified in Chef 360 that could allow unauthorized access to protected API endpoints under specific conditions. This issue is due to improper handling of URL-encoded paths during request processing. In certain scenarios, an authenticated request may bypass standard access controls gaining additional privileges, potentially allowing access to API endpoints that are intended to be restricted to higher-permissioned roles. The impact is limited to environments where the affected request patterns can be triggered and depends on specific deployment configuration and access controls in place. Resolution The issue has been addressed through product updates that improve request validation and enforce strict path normalization before authorization checks. Customers are advised to update to the latest available version containing the fix, version 1.7.1 or later.