Main Vulnerability Database Vulnerabilities #VU126844

Incorrect authorization in nats-server - CVE-2026-33249

Published: April 22, 2026

Vulnerability identifier: #VU126844

CSH Severity: Medium

CVSS v4.0: CVSS:4.0/AV:N/AC:L/AT:N/PR:L/UI:N/VC:N/VI:L/VA:N/SC:N/SI:N/SA:N/E:U/U:Green

CVE-ID: CVE-2026-33249

CWE-ID: CWE-863

Exploitation vector: Remote access

Exploit availability: No public exploit available

Vendor: NATS - The Cloud Native Messaging System

Affected software:
nats-server

Detailed vulnerability description

The vulnerability allows a remote attacker to bypass authorization process.

The vulnerability exists due to incorrect authorization. A remote user can redirect message tracing to arbitrary subject.

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