CVE-2026-29060: Github.com/forceu/gokapi Gokapi Has Privilege Escalation With Vulnerability

MODERATE
Advisory Identifier: GHSA-m2hx-wjxc-9fp4
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CVSS 5.0
CWE-284
Published
Advisory Summary

CVE-2026-29060 is a MODERATE (CVSS 5.0) gokapi has privilege escalation with vulnerability (CWE-284: Improper Access Control) affecting Github.com/forceu/gokapi libraries in the Go ecosystem. The issue involves gokapi has privilege escalation with auth token. Remediation is available by upgrading affected packages to version 2.2.3.

CVE-2026-29060 at a Glance

CVE Identifier CVE-2026-29060
GHSA Identifier GHSA-m2hx-wjxc-9fp4
Severity MODERATE
CVSS v3.1 Base Score 5.0
CWE Classification CWE-284: Improper Access Control
Affected Product Github.com/forceu/gokapi
Package Ecosystem Go
Published Date
Last Updated

Security Impact

CVSS: 5.0

The security impact metrics below are parsed directly from the CVSS v3.1 vector string (CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:L/UI:N/S:C/C:N/I:N/A:L).

Attack Vector Network (AV:N)
Attack Complexity Low (AC:L)
Privileges Required Low (PR:L)
User Interaction None (UI:N)
Scope Changed (S:C)
Confidentiality None (C:N)
Integrity None (I:N)
Availability Low (A:L)

How to Fix CVE-2026-29060

To remediate this vulnerability, upgrade all affected Github.com/forceu/gokapi dependencies to a patched release. Both direct and transitive dependencies should be checked, as frameworks or security libraries may pull in vulnerable versions transitively.

github.com/forceu/gokapi fixed: 2.2.3 
Upgrade github.com/forceu/gokapi to 2.2.3
Verify Direct and Transitive Dependencies

Run the following command in your project directory to verify that all resolved dependencies use the patched release: 

inspect dependencies for github.com/forceu/gokapi

How to Check if You Are Affected

To determine whether your application is affected by CVE-2026-29060, inspect your project dependencies for Github.com/forceu/gokapi:

inspect dependencies for github.com/forceu/gokapi

Analyze the terminal output to locate any version of Github.com/forceu/gokapi in your dependency tree. If any resolved version matches the vulnerable ranges listed in the table below (for example, versions earlier than 2.2.3), your application is affected.

Note: Verify declared build manifests and deployed runtime container environments.

Technical Details

Vulnerability Mechanism & Technical Analysis

This vulnerability is classified under CWE-284: Improper Access Control, where the product does not restrict or incorrectly restricts access to a resource from an unauthorized actor. In Github.com/forceu/gokapi, software state validation or input boundaries are circumvented during processing. Review the official source advisory statement below for specific affected components, classes, and reproduction details.

Source Advisory Statement

### Impact A registered user without privileges to create or modify file requests is able to create a short-lived API key that has the permission to do so. The user must be registered with Gokapi. If you do not have any other users with access to the admin/upload menu, you are not impacted. ### Patches This CVE is patched in v2.2.3

CVE-2026-29060 Affected Github.com/forceu/gokapi Versions

1 component(s)
Fixed Versions:
2.2.3
Product / Package Ecosystem Affected Versions Fixed Version
github.com/forceu/gokapi
golang/github.com/forceu/gokapi
Go
< 2.2.3
2.2.3

References

GitHub Advisory / Wiki ADVISORY
https://github.com/Forceu/Gokapi/security/advisories/GHSA-m2hx-wjxc-9fp4
NVD — CVE-2026-29060 NVD
https://nvd.nist.gov/vuln/detail/CVE-2026-29060
Github.com/forceu/gokapi Source Repository REPOSITORY
https://github.com/Forceu/Gokapi
Github.com/forceu/gokapi Release RELEASE
https://github.com/Forceu/Gokapi/releases/tag/v2.2.3

Frequently Asked Questions

What is CVE-2026-29060?
CVE-2026-29060 is a security vulnerability in Github.com/forceu/gokapi involving Gokapi has privilege escalation with auth token under CWE-284: Improper Access Control.
Which Github.com/forceu/gokapi versions are affected?
Affected versions include releases prior to 2.2.3 across affected packages: github.com/forceu/gokapi.
What version fixes CVE-2026-29060?
Upgrading to 2.2.3 (or the latest patched release for your respective branch) resolves the vulnerability.
Is github.com/forceu/gokapi affected?
Yes, github.com/forceu/gokapi is affected in releases prior to 2.2.3. Upgrade your dependency to 2.2.3 or later.
What is the CVSS score of CVE-2026-29060?
CVE-2026-29060 has a CVSS v3.1 base score of 5.0 (MODERATE) with vector string CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:L/UI:N/S:C/C:N/I:N/A:L.
What CWE is associated with CVE-2026-29060?
CVE-2026-29060 is classified under CWE-284: Improper Access Control (The product does not restrict or incorrectly restricts access to a resource from an unauthorized actor.).
How can I check Go dependencies for CVE-2026-29060?
Run the dependency tree command: 'inspect dependencies for github.com/forceu/gokapi'. This command lists direct and transitive dependencies in your build configuration so you can verify if a vulnerable version is resolved.
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