CVE-2026-16799
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Improper Access Control in Devolutions PowerShell Universal

Publication date: 2026-07-24

Last updated on: 2026-07-24

Assigner: Devolutions Inc.

Description
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.

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Published
2026-07-24
Last Modified
2026-07-24
Generated
2026-07-24
AI Q&A
2026-07-24
EPSS Evaluated
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NVD
CVE-2026-16799
EUVD
EUVD-2026-48606

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Vendor Product Version / Range
devolutions powershell_universal to 2026.2.2 (exc)

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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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Executive Summary

This vulnerability is an improper access control issue in Devolutions PowerShell Universal 2026.2.2 and earlier. It allows an authenticated user with only the Reader role to execute automation tests and modify workflow properties due to missing server-side authorization checks.

Impact Analysis

An attacker with Reader role access could perform unauthorized actions such as running automation tests or altering workflow properties, potentially leading to system disruption or unintended operations.

Compliance Impact

This vulnerability does not directly specify impacts on GDPR or HIPAA compliance. However, improper access control could lead to unauthorized data access or modification, which may violate confidentiality requirements in these regulations.

Mitigation Strategies

Update Devolutions PowerShell Universal to a version later than 2026.2.2 to address the improper access control issue in automation tests and workflows features.

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