CVE-2026-97898
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Insecure Direct Object Reference in Akia Keyless Entry Cloud Service

Publication date: 2026-09-25

Last updated on: 2026-09-25

Assigner: CIRCL

Description
Insecure Direct Object Reference / missing object-level authorization in the Akia keyless entry cloud service. The unlock action is relying on a client-supplied room/door identifier that is not properly authorized server-side against the authenticated guest's booking. An authenticated guest could unlock rooms other than their own, resulting in unauthorized physical access to guest rooms at an affected property. As of 19th September 2026 the service is no more vulnerable to this attack (feedback received by the reporter).  The attack is remote but the effect is local to an affected property.

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Published
2026-09-25
Last Modified
2026-09-25
Generated
2026-09-25
AI Q&A
2026-09-25
EPSS Evaluated
N/A
NVD
CVE-2026-97898
EUVD
EUVD-2026-86829

Affected Vendors & Products

Showing 2 associated CPEs
Vendor Product Version / Range
akia keyless_entry_cloud_service to 2026-09-19 (inc)
akia keyless_entry to 2026-09-19 (inc)

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Exploitability

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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.
CWE-639 The system's authorization functionality does not prevent one user from gaining access to another user's data or record by modifying the key value identifying the data.

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Executive Summary

This vulnerability is an Insecure Direct Object Reference (IDOR) where the Akia keyless entry cloud service fails to properly authorize server-side requests. An authenticated guest can supply a room or door identifier and unlock doors other than their own by exploiting this missing object-level authorization.

Detection Guidance

Since the vulnerability involves unauthorized access to rooms via client-supplied identifiers, check server logs for repeated or unusual unlock requests. Monitor for multiple successful unlocks from the same authenticated guest account or requests targeting different room/door IDs than their booking. Verify if the server properly validates room/door IDs against the guest's reservation before processing unlock commands.

Impact Analysis

An attacker could gain unauthorized physical access to guest rooms at a property by exploiting this flaw. This could lead to theft, privacy violations, or other malicious activities within the affected rooms.

Compliance Impact

This vulnerability could lead to unauthorized physical access, potentially violating data protection and privacy regulations like GDPR or HIPAA if guest data or room access controls are compromised. However, specific compliance impacts depend on the property's adherence to these standards.

Mitigation Strategies

As of September 19, 2026, the service is no longer vulnerable to this attack according to the reporter. However, if you are using Akia's keyless entry cloud service, ensure your system is updated to the latest version. Review access logs for any suspicious activity and confirm that server-side authorization checks for room/door IDs are properly implemented against guest bookings.

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