CVE-2026-85978

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.

CVSS v3 9.8 CRITICAL

9.8^/10

CVSS v3 : CRITICAL

Vector :

Exploitability : 3.9 / Impact : 5.9

Attack Vector NETWORK

Attack Complexity LOW

Privileges Required NONE

User Interaction NONE

Confidentiality Impact HIGH

Integrity Impact HIGH

Availability Impact HIGH

Scope UNCHANGED

References

Link	Resource
https://portal.perforce.com/s/cve/a91Qi000003CcxRIAS/unauthenticated-remote-code-execution-in-akana-policy-manager-console

Configurations

No configuration.

History

No history.

Information

Published : 2026-09-09 11:17

Updated : 2026-09-09 16:04

NVD link : CVE-2026-85978

Mitre link : CVE-2026-85978

CVE.ORG link : CVE-2026-85978

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Products Affected

No product.

CWE

CWE-41

Improper Resolution of Path Equivalence

CWE-94

Improper Control of Generation of Code ('Code Injection')

CWE-863

Incorrect Authorization

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