CVE-2026-29061: Github.com/forceu/gokapi Gokapi Has Privilege Escalation Vulnerability

MODERATE
Advisory Identifier: GHSA-q658-hfpg-35qc
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CVSS 5.4
CWE-284
Published
Advisory Summary

CVE-2026-29061 is a MODERATE (CVSS 5.4) gokapi has privilege escalation vulnerability (CWE-284: Improper Access Control) affecting Github.com/forceu/gokapi libraries in the Go ecosystem. The issue involves gokapi has privilege escalation via incomplete api-key permission revocation on user rank demotion. Remediation is available by upgrading affected packages to version 2.2.3.

CVE-2026-29061 at a Glance

CVE Identifier CVE-2026-29061
GHSA Identifier GHSA-q658-hfpg-35qc
Severity MODERATE
CVSS v3.1 Base Score 5.4
CWE Classification CWE-284: Improper Access Control
Affected Product Github.com/forceu/gokapi
Package Ecosystem Go
Published Date
Last Updated

Security Impact

CVSS: 5.4

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:R/S:C/C:L/I:L/A:N).

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

How to Fix CVE-2026-29061

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-2026-29061, 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

### Summary A privilege escalation vulnerability in the user rank demotion logic allows a demoted user's existing API keys to retain ApiPermManageFileRequests and ApiPermManageLogs permissions, enabling continued access to upload-request management and log viewing endpoints after the user has been stripped of all privileges. ### Impact Any user who previously held Admin rank and had API keys with ApiPermManageFileRequests or ApiPermManageLogs retains those capabilities after demotion. This allows offboarded or demoted users to: - Create, list, and delete upload requests - Read application logs and system status

CVE-2026-29061 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-q658-hfpg-35qc
NVD — CVE-2026-29061 NVD
https://nvd.nist.gov/vuln/detail/CVE-2026-29061
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-2026-29061?
CVE-2026-29061 is a security vulnerability in Github.com/forceu/gokapi involving Gokapi has privilege escalation via incomplete API-key permission revocation on user rank demotion 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-2026-29061?
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-2026-29061?
CVE-2026-29061 has a CVSS v3.1 base score of 5.4 (MODERATE) with vector string CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:L/UI:R/S:C/C:L/I:L/A:N.
What CWE is associated with CVE-2026-29061?
CVE-2026-29061 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-2026-29061?
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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