CVE-2026-63339

Received Received - Intake

Authenticated Privilege Escalation in IXP Manager

Publication date: 2026-10-30

Last updated on: 2026-10-30

Assigner: GitHub, Inc.

Description

IXP Manager is a full-stack web application for managing Internet Exchange Points. Prior to version 7.3.0, an authenticated, non-administrative user can elevate their privileges to administrator status. Restricting administrative functions reduces exposure but is not a complete fix. This issue is fixed in version 7.3.0.

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Meta Information

Published

2026-10-30

Last Modified

2026-10-30

Generated

2026-10-31

AI Q&A

2026-10-31

EPSS Evaluated

N/A

NVD

CVE-2026-63339

Affected Vendors & Products

Vendor	Product	Version / Range
inex	IXP-Manager	< 7.3.0

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Exploitability

CWE

KEV

CWE ID	Description
CWE-20	The product receives input or data, but it does not validate or incorrectly validates that the input has the properties that are required to process the data safely and correctly.
CWE-269	The product does not properly assign, modify, track, or check privileges for an actor, creating an unintended sphere of control for that actor.

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Executive Summary

This vulnerability in IXP Manager allows an authenticated but non-administrative user to escalate their privileges to administrator status. It exists in versions prior to 7.3.0 and is fixed in version 7.3.0.

Impact Analysis

An attacker with basic user access could gain full administrative control over the IXP Manager system. This could allow unauthorized changes to system configurations, user data, or network settings, potentially disrupting services or exposing sensitive information.

Compliance Impact

This vulnerability could lead to unauthorized access to sensitive data, violating GDPR's data protection requirements or HIPAA's security rules for protected health information. Organizations using affected versions may face compliance violations and potential legal consequences.

Mitigation Strategies

Upgrade IXP Manager to version 7.3.0 or later to address the privilege escalation vulnerability. Ensure only trusted users have access to authenticated functions.

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