Go to homepageCyberStrike

Menu

Star on GitHub · 3.2k
Sign inDownload

CVE-2026-75481

8.8 · HIGH

SkyPilot fails to validate that authenticated users are entitled to grant administrator roles when updating service account permissions.

Published Aug 17, 2026CWE-269EPSS 0.36%

Overview

CVE-2026-75481 is a high-severity vulnerability. It was published on August 17, 2026 and has a CVSS 3.1 base score of 8.8 (HIGH).

This vulnerability has a CVSS 3.1 base score of 8.8, rated HIGH. It can be exploited remotely over the network. Some level of privileges is required for exploitation.

Technical description

SkyPilot fails to validate that authenticated users are entitled to grant administrator roles when updating service account permissions. Attackers can create a service account, escalate it to administrator role, and authenticate with its bearer token to gain administrative control over all users and workspaces.

Remediation

Check the references section for vendor advisories, patches, and mitigation guidance. If immediate patching is not possible, review the CVSS vector to understand the attack surface and apply compensating controls such as network segmentation or access restrictions.

References

GitHubgithub.com/skypilot-org/skypilotGitHubgithub.com/skypilot-org/skypilot/blob/master/sky/users/server.pyGitHubgithub.com/skypilot-org/skypilot/commit/8a3e00259cd374e662cd876c037164bcb070f78eGitHubgithub.com/skypilot-org/skypilot/issues/9846Refwww.vulncheck.com/advisories/skypilot-authentication-bypass-via-service-account-role-escalationGitHubgithub.com/skypilot-org/skypilot/issues/9846

How CyberStrike helps

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2026-75481?

CVE-2026-75481 is a high-severity vulnerability. It was published on August 17, 2026 and has a CVSS 3.1 base score of 8.8 (HIGH).

How severe is CVE-2026-75481?

This vulnerability has a CVSS 3.1 base score of 8.8, rated HIGH. It can be exploited remotely over the network. Some level of privileges is required for exploitation.

How do I fix or remediate CVE-2026-75481?

Check the references section for vendor advisories, patches, and mitigation guidance. If immediate patching is not possible, review the CVSS vector to understand the attack surface and apply compensating controls such as network segmentation or access restrictions.

How can CyberStrike help with CVE-2026-75481?

CyberStrike is an open-source, AI-augmented pentesting engine. Rather than flag a version number, it tests whether an issue like CVE-2026-75481 is actually reachable in your own applications and APIs, then verifies each finding before reporting it. That tells you if the weakness is a real, exploitable risk in your environment or a false positive you can safely deprioritize.

Related HIGH CVEs from 2026

View all
Browse by year2026202520242023202220212020201920182017201620152014201320122011201020092008200720062005200420032002200120001999