Devolutions PowerShell Universal up to 2026.2.2 Automation Tests access control

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9.5$0-$5k3.11

Summaryinfo

A vulnerability, which was classified as very critical, was found in Devolutions PowerShell Universal up to 2026.2.2. This impacts an unknown function of the component Automation Tests. Executing a manipulation can lead to access control. This vulnerability is registered as CVE-2026-16799. It is possible to launch the attack remotely. No exploit is available.

Detailsinfo

A vulnerability was found in Devolutions PowerShell Universal up to 2026.2.2. It has been declared as very critical. This vulnerability affects some unknown functionality of the component Automation Tests. The manipulation with an unknown input leads to a access control vulnerability. The CWE definition for the vulnerability is CWE-284. The product does not restrict or incorrectly restricts access to a resource from an unauthorized actor. As an impact it is known to affect confidentiality, integrity, and availability. CVE summarizes:

Improper access control in the automation tests and workflows features in Devolutions PowerShell Universal 2026.2.2 and earlier allows an authenticated user with only the Reader role to execute automation tests and modify workflow properties via missing server-side authorization checks.

The advisory is available at devolutions.net. This vulnerability was named CVE-2026-16799 since 07/23/2026. The exploitation appears to be easy. The attack can be initiated remotely. The technical details are unknown and an exploit is not available. The structure of the vulnerability defines a possible price range of USD $0-$5k at the moment (estimation calculated on 07/24/2026). This vulnerability is assigned to T1068 by the MITRE ATT&CK project.

Upgrading to version 2026.2.3 eliminates this vulnerability.

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CVSSv3info

VulDB Meta Base Score: 9.9
VulDB Meta Temp Score: 9.5

VulDB Base Score: 9.9
VulDB Temp Score: 9.5
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Exploitinginfo

Class: Access control
CWE: CWE-284 / CWE-266
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Physical: No
Local: No
Remote: Yes

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Status: Not defined
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Threat Intelligenceinfo

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Countermeasuresinfo

Recommended: Upgrade
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Upgrade: PowerShell Universal 2026.2.3

Timelineinfo

07/23/2026 CVE reserved
07/24/2026 +1 days Advisory disclosed
07/24/2026 +0 days VulDB entry created
07/24/2026 +0 days VulDB entry last update

Sourcesinfo

Advisory: devolutions.net
Status: Confirmed

CVE: CVE-2026-16799 (🔒)
GCVE (CVE): GCVE-0-2026-16799
GCVE (VulDB): GCVE-100-382930

Entryinfo

Created: 07/24/2026 17:35
Changes: 07/24/2026 17:35 (54)
Complete: 🔍
Cache ID: 216::103

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