CVE-2026-29195: Github.com/gravitl/netmaker Netmaker Has Privilege Escalation From Vulnerability

MODERATE
Advisory Identifier: GHSA-ch3w-9456-38v3
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CWE-863
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Advisory Summary

CVE-2026-29195 is a MODERATE netmaker has privilege escalation from vulnerability (CWE-863: Incorrect Authorization) affecting Github.com/gravitl/netmaker libraries in the Go ecosystem. The issue involves netmaker has privilege escalation from admin to super-admin via user update. Remediation is available by upgrading affected packages to version 1.5.0.

CVE-2026-29195 at a Glance

CVE Identifier CVE-2026-29195
GHSA Identifier GHSA-ch3w-9456-38v3
Severity MODERATE
CVSS v3.1 Base Score N/A
CWE Classification CWE-863: Incorrect Authorization
Affected Product Github.com/gravitl/netmaker
Package Ecosystem Go
Published Date
Last Updated

How to Fix CVE-2026-29195

To remediate this vulnerability, upgrade all affected Github.com/gravitl/netmaker 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/gravitl/netmaker fixed: 1.5.0 
Upgrade github.com/gravitl/netmaker to 1.5.0
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/gravitl/netmaker

How to Check if You Are Affected

To determine whether your application is affected by CVE-2026-29195, inspect your project dependencies for Github.com/gravitl/netmaker:

inspect dependencies for github.com/gravitl/netmaker

Analyze the terminal output to locate any version of Github.com/gravitl/netmaker in your dependency tree. If any resolved version matches the vulnerable ranges listed in the table below (for example, versions earlier than 1.5.0), 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-863: Incorrect Authorization, where the product performs an authorization check when an actor attempts to access a resource or perform an action, but it does not correctly perform the check. In Github.com/gravitl/netmaker, 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

The user update handler (PUT /api/users/{username}) lacks validation to prevent an admin-role user from assigning the super-admin role during account updates. While the code correctly blocks an admin from assigning the admin role to another user, it does not include an equivalent check for the super-admin role. > Credits > Artem Danilov (Positive Technologies)

CVE-2026-29195 Affected Github.com/gravitl/netmaker Versions

1 component(s)
Fixed Versions:
1.5.0
Product / Package Ecosystem Affected Versions Fixed Version
github.com/gravitl/netmaker
golang/github.com/gravitl/netmaker
Go
< 1.5.0
1.5.0

References

GitHub Advisory / Wiki ADVISORY
https://github.com/gravitl/netmaker/security/advisories/GHSA-ch3w-9456-38v3
NVD — CVE-2026-29195 NVD
https://nvd.nist.gov/vuln/detail/CVE-2026-29195
Github.com/gravitl/netmaker Source Repository REPOSITORY
https://github.com/gravitl/netmaker
Github.com/gravitl/netmaker Release RELEASE
https://github.com/gravitl/netmaker/releases/tag/v1.5.0

Frequently Asked Questions

What is CVE-2026-29195?
CVE-2026-29195 is a security vulnerability in Github.com/gravitl/netmaker involving Netmaker has Privilege Escalation from Admin to Super-Admin via User Update under CWE-863: Incorrect Authorization.
Which Github.com/gravitl/netmaker versions are affected?
Affected versions include releases prior to 1.5.0 across affected packages: github.com/gravitl/netmaker.
What version fixes CVE-2026-29195?
Upgrading to 1.5.0 (or the latest patched release for your respective branch) resolves the vulnerability.
Is github.com/gravitl/netmaker affected?
Yes, github.com/gravitl/netmaker is affected in releases prior to 1.5.0. Upgrade your dependency to 1.5.0 or later.
What CWE is associated with CVE-2026-29195?
CVE-2026-29195 is classified under CWE-863: Incorrect Authorization (The product performs an authorization check when an actor attempts to access a resource or perform an action, but it does not correctly perform the check.).
How can I check Go dependencies for CVE-2026-29195?
Run the dependency tree command: 'inspect dependencies for github.com/gravitl/netmaker'. 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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