CVE-2026-35175
Privilege Escalation via Package Installation in Ajenti Admin Panel
Publication date: 2026-04-06
Last updated on: 2026-04-20
Assigner: GitHub, Inc.
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Affected Vendors & Products
| Vendor | Product | Version / Range |
|---|---|---|
| ajenti | ajenti | to 2.2.15 (exc) |
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Exploitability
| CWE ID | Description |
|---|---|
| CWE-862 | The product does not perform an authorization check when an actor attempts to access a resource or perform an action. |
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AI Powered Q&A
Can you explain this vulnerability to me?
CVE-2026-35175 is an authorization bypass vulnerability in the Ajenti server admin panel versions prior to 2.2.15. It allows an authenticated user, who is authenticated via the auth_users plugin method but is not a superuser, to install custom packages. This happens because the software fails to properly check if the user has the necessary permissions to perform this action.
How can this vulnerability impact me? :
This vulnerability can allow unauthorized users with limited privileges to install custom packages on the server. This could lead to the installation of malicious software, unauthorized changes to the system, potential compromise of server integrity, and escalation of privileges, thereby increasing the risk of further attacks or data breaches.
What immediate steps should I take to mitigate this vulnerability?
To mitigate this vulnerability, you should upgrade the ajenti-panel package to version 2.2.15 or later.
This update fixes the authorization bypass issue that allowed authenticated users to install custom packages without superuser privileges.
How does this vulnerability affect compliance with common standards and regulations (like GDPR, HIPAA)?:
The provided information does not specify how this vulnerability impacts compliance with common standards and regulations such as GDPR or HIPAA.