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CVE-2026-76238

stigmem versions before 0.9.0a12 contain a broken object level authorization vulnerability in the decay sweep endpoint that allows authenticated attackers with write credentials for one tenant to e…

Published Aug 19, 2026CWE-863EPSS 0.36%

Overview

CVE-2026-76238 is a known-severity vulnerability. It was published on August 19, 2026.

Technical description

stigmem versions before 0.9.0a12 contain a broken object level authorization vulnerability in the decay sweep endpoint that allows authenticated attackers with write credentials for one tenant to execute decay operations affecting all tenants. Attackers can submit POST requests to the decay sweep endpoint with ttl_seconds=0 to expire facts across all tenants, or use dry_run to obtain cross-tenant fact counts and existence information.

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.

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2026-76238?

CVE-2026-76238 is a known-severity vulnerability. It was published on August 19, 2026.

How severe is CVE-2026-76238?

CVSS score information is not yet available for this vulnerability. Check back as the CVE record is updated by NVD analysts.

How do I fix or remediate CVE-2026-76238?

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.

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