CVE-2026-85978

Deferred Deferred - Pending Action

Unauthenticated Remote Code Execution in Akana API Platform

Publication date: 2026-09-09

Last updated on: 2026-09-09

Assigner: Perforce

Description

An unauthenticated remote code execution vulnerability exists in the Policy Manager console of Akana API Platform. A path normalization discrepancy between the authentication filter and the servlet dispatcher allows a crafted request to bypass authentication and reach an endpoint that evaluates attacker-supplied script code without sandboxing, resulting in arbitrary code execution. Exploitation requires no authentication or user interaction.

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Meta Information

Published

2026-09-09

Last Modified

2026-09-09

Generated

2026-09-29

AI Q&A

2026-09-10

EPSS Evaluated

2026-09-27

NVD

CVE-2026-85978

EUVD

EUVD-2026-74794

Affected Vendors & Products

Vendor	Product	Version / Range
akana	api_platform	*

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Exploitability

CWE

KEV

CWE ID	Description
CWE-41	The product is vulnerable to file system contents disclosure through path equivalence. Path equivalence involves the use of special characters in file and directory names. The associated manipulations are intended to generate multiple names for the same object.
CWE-94	The product constructs all or part of a code segment using externally-influenced input from an upstream component, but it does not neutralize or incorrectly neutralizes special elements that could modify the syntax or behavior of the intended code segment.
CWE-863	The product performs an authorization check when an actor attempts to access a resource or perform an action, but it does not correctly perform the check.

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Executive Summary

This is an unauthenticated remote code execution vulnerability in Akana API Platform's Policy Manager console. A path normalization issue between the authentication filter and servlet dispatcher allows attackers to bypass authentication and reach an endpoint that executes attacker-supplied script code without sandboxing, leading to arbitrary code execution.

Detection Guidance

Detecting this vulnerability requires checking for unauthenticated access to the Policy Manager console in Akana API Platform. Monitor network traffic for requests to the console endpoint that bypass authentication. Inspect logs for unusual script code execution attempts in the console. No specific commands are provided in the context.

Impact Analysis

An attacker could exploit this to execute arbitrary code on the affected system without authentication or user interaction. This could allow full control over the API platform, leading to data breaches, service disruption, or further network compromise.

Compliance Impact

This vulnerability could lead to unauthorized access and data breaches, violating GDPR's data protection requirements and HIPAA's security rules. Organizations may face legal penalties, reputational damage, and loss of compliance certifications if exploited.

Mitigation Strategies

Immediately apply the latest security patches or updates from Akana for the API Platform. Restrict network access to the Policy Manager console using firewalls or network segmentation. Disable or remove the console if not in use. Monitor for suspicious activity and consider temporary shutdown until patched.

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