CVE-2026-45692
Description
A flaw was found in Caddy, an extensible server platform. A remote administrator with restricted access to specific configuration objects could bypass these limitations. This occurs because the authorization system uses string prefix matching for access paths, while the configuration traversal system interprets array indices numerically. This discrepancy allows an attacker to read and modify unauthorized configuration elements, undermining the principle of least privilege in remote administration.
Statement
This Moderate-impact flaw in Caddy's remote administration API, which allows an authorization bypass due to differing interpretations of array indices, does not affect Red Hat products. The vulnerable code is not present in Red Hat's supported offerings.
Mitigation
Mitigation for this issue is not required for Red Hat products, as the vulnerable code is not present.
Common Vulnerability Scoring System (CVSS) Score Details
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CVSS scores for open source components depend on vendor-specific factors (e.g. version or build chain). Therefore, Red Hat's score and impact rating can be different from NVD and other vendors. Red Hat remains the authoritative CVE Naming Authority (CNA) source for its products and services (see Red Hat classifications).
The following CVSS metrics and score provided are preliminary and subject to review.
CVSS v3 Score Breakdown
| Red Hat | NVD | cve.org | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Base Score | 3.8 | 3.8 | 5.4 |
| Attack Vector | Network | Network | Network |
| Attack Complexity | Low | Low | Low |
| Privileges Required | High | High | Low |
| User Interaction | None | None | None |
| Scope | Unchanged | Unchanged | Unchanged |
| Confidentiality | Low | Low | Low |
| Integrity Impact | Low | Low | Low |
| Availability Impact | None | None | None |
Vector
Red Hat: CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:H/UI:N/S:U/C:L/I:L/A:N
NVD: CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:H/UI:N/S:U/C:L/I:L/A:N
cve.org: CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:L/UI:N/S:U/C:L/I:L/A:N
Understanding the Weakness (CWE)
Access Control
Technical Impact: Bypass Protection Mechanism
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