CVE-2026-80462

CRITICAL CVSS 3.1: 10.0 EPSS 0.30%
Updated Sep 11, 2026
Chef
Parameter Value
CVSS 10.0 (CRITICAL)
Type CWE-306 (Missing Authentication for Critical Function)
Vendor Chef
Public PoC No

A vulnerability in the Chef Automate API gateway and identity validation path may allow an unauthenticated actor to gain elevated access to protected Chef Automate functionality under specific conditions.

Attack Parameters

Attack Vector
Network
Can be exploited remotely
Attack Complexity
Low
Easy to exploit
Privileges Required
None
No privileges needed
User Interaction
None
No user interaction needed

Impact Assessment

Confidentiality
High
Complete data leak
Integrity
High
Complete data modification
Availability
High
Complete denial of service

CVSS Vector v3.1

Vulnerable Products

progress software:chef automate