CVE-2026-50601
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Hard-Coded API Key in Planet9 Desktop App

Publication date: 2026-08-17

Last updated on: 2026-08-17

Assigner: 8fc372e3-d9c5-46e4-9410-38469745c639

Description
A security vulnerability has been identified in the Planet9 desktop application where a hardcoded read-only API key permitted unauthorized access to internal repositories. An attacker could exploit this access to extract embedded administrative keys and secrets, potentially allowing them to gain administrative access to repository infrastructure and modify software source code. To mitigate this security risk, Acer has released an update to resolve the issue.

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Published
2026-08-17
Last Modified
2026-08-17
Generated
2026-08-17
AI Q&A
2026-08-17
EPSS Evaluated
N/A
NVD
CVE-2026-50601
EUVD
EUVD-2026-60025

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Vendor Product Version / Range
acer planet9 *

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CWE ID Description
CWE-798 The product contains hard-coded credentials, such as a password or cryptographic key.

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Executive Summary

This vulnerability involves a hardcoded read-only API key in the Planet9 desktop application that allowed unauthorized access to internal repositories. Attackers could exploit this to extract administrative keys and secrets, potentially gaining administrative access to repository infrastructure and modifying source code.

Detection Guidance

This vulnerability involves a hardcoded API key in the Planet9 desktop application. Detection requires checking for exposed API keys in application files or network traffic. Inspect application directories for hardcoded keys in configuration files or source code. Use network monitoring tools to detect unauthorized access to internal repositories or unusual API requests.

Impact Analysis

If exploited, this vulnerability could allow attackers to gain administrative access to repository infrastructure, modify software source code, and access sensitive administrative keys and secrets. This could lead to unauthorized changes, data breaches, or further compromise of systems relying on the affected software.

Compliance Impact

The vulnerability could lead to unauthorized access to administrative keys and secrets, potentially exposing sensitive data. This may violate compliance requirements under GDPR (data protection) and HIPAA (health information security) if such data is compromised.

Mitigation Strategies

Update the Planet9 desktop application to the latest version provided by Acer to remove the hardcoded API key and resolve the vulnerability.

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