CVE-2026-8321

Description

A vulnerability was detected in inkeep agents 0.58.14. This vulnerability affects the function createDevContext of the file agents-api/src/middleware/runAuth.ts of the component runAuth Middleware. Performing a manipulation results in authentication bypass using alternate channel. The attack is possible to be carried out remotely. The exploit is now public and may be used. The project was informed of the problem early through an issue report but has not responded yet.

Overview

State: PUBLISHED
Assigner (CNA): VulDB
CVSS severity: MEDIUM
CVSS score: 6.9 / 10
CVSS vector: CVSS:4.0/AV:N/AC:L/AT:N/PR:N/UI:N/VC:L/VI:L/VA:L/SC:N/SI:N/SA:N/E:P
Effective score: 6.9 / 10 MEDIUM source: CNA overview
CWE(s): CWE-288, CWE-287
Reserved: 2026-05-11
Published: 2026-05-11 21:45 UTC
Last updated: 2026-05-12 14:59 UTC
Source: https://raw.githubusercontent.com/CVEProject/cvelistV5/main/cves/2026/8xxx/CVE-2026-8321.json
Linked Threat: CVE-2026-8321 — CVE-2026-8321

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NVD published: 2026-05-11 20:25:48 UTC
NVD last modified: 2026-05-12 16:38:54 UTC
NVD CVSS v3.1: 7.3 / 10 HIGH source: cna@vuldb.com
NVD CVSS vector: CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:N/UI:N/S:U/C:L/I:L/A:L
Exploitability subscore: 3.9 / 10
Impact subscore: 3.4 / 10
EPSS score: 0.0010 (probability of exploitation in next 30 days)
EPSS percentile: 27.96% vs all CVEs — higher = more likely to be exploited, as of 2026-05-24

European Union Vulnerability Database ENISA EUVD

ENISA's official EU repository for curated vulnerability intelligence. Carries a separate identifier (EUVD-YYYY-NNNN) and frequently exposes an earlier-published description + CVSS than NVD does.

EUVD ID: EUVD-2026-29212
Assigner: VulDB
Published: May 11, 2026, 7:45:08 PM
Updated: May 12, 2026, 12:59:42 PM
EUVD base score (CVSS 4.0): 6.9 / 10
CVSS:4.0/AV:N/AC:L/AT:N/PR:N/UI:N/VC:L/VI:L/VA:L/SC:N/SI:N/SA:N/E:P
EUVD-reported EPSS: 0.1100
Vendors: inkeep
Products: agents (0.58.14)

ENISA description: A vulnerability was detected in inkeep agents 0.58.14. This vulnerability affects the function createDevContext of the file agents-api/src/middleware/runAuth.ts of the component runAuth Middleware. Performing a manipulation results in authentication bypass using alternate channel. The attack is possible to be carried out remotely. The exploit is now public and may be used. The project was informed of the problem early through an issue report but has not responded yet.

EUVD references (5)

Affected products (1)

Vendor	Product	Versions	Platforms
inkeep	agents	`0.58.14` (affected)	—

Vendor references (5)

References embedded in the original CVE record by the assigning CNA.

VDB-362608 | inkeep agents runAuth Middleware runAuth.ts createDevContext authentication bypass vdb-entrytechnical-description
VDB-362608 | CTI Indicators (IOB, IOC, IOA) signaturepermissions-required
Submit #811314 | inkeep agents 0.58.14 Authentication Bypass (CWE-288) third-party-advisory
https://github.com/inkeep/agents/issues/3024 exploitissue-tracking
https://github.com/inkeep/agents/ product

MITRE references (5) cveawg.mitre.org

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https://github.com/inkeep/agents/ product
VDB-362608 | CTI Indicators (IOB, IOC, IOA) signature, permissions-required
VDB-362608 | inkeep agents runAuth Middleware runAuth.ts createDevContext authentication bypass vdb-entry, technical-description
https://github.com/inkeep/agents/issues/3024 exploit, issue-tracking
Submit #811314 | inkeep agents 0.58.14 Authentication Bypass (CWE-288) third-party-advisory

Web references (3)

DuckDuckGo results ranked by threat-intel / vendor advisory domains. Generated by the 🔎 Find references (web) button above — same flow as the Remediations search.

https://nvd.nist.gov/vuln/detail/CVE-2026-8321 tenable:nvd.nist.gov
https://www.cve.org/CVERecord?id=CVE-2026-8321 tenable:www.cve.org
https://www.first.org/epss/ tenable:www.first.org

NVD-tagged references (5)

Reference list NVD curates from the CNA record, vendor advisories, and third-party reports. The tag chips below are NVD's analyst-assigned categories.

https://github.com/inkeep/agents/ cna@vuldb.com
https://github.com/inkeep/agents/issues/3024 cna@vuldb.com
https://vuldb.com/submit/811314 cna@vuldb.com
https://vuldb.com/vuln/362608 cna@vuldb.com
https://vuldb.com/vuln/362608/cti cna@vuldb.com

Remediations (12)

Remediations are stored against the linked Threat row; the list below is deduplicated across both pages.

Microsoft and Adobe Patch Tuesday, April 2026 Security Update Review

web:blog.qualys.com

With Qualys Policy Audit's out-of-the-box mitigation or Compensatory Controls, which reduce the risk of a vulnerability being exploited because the remediation ( fix / patch ) cannot be done immediately, these security controls are not recommended by any industry standards, such as CIS and DISA-STIG.

2026-05-23 21:00 UTC
Patch Tuesday, April 2026 Edition - Krebs on Security

web:krebsonsecurity.com

For a clickable, per- patch breakdown, check out the SANS Internet Storm Center Patch Tuesday roundup. Running into problems applying any of these updates?

2026-05-23 21:00 UTC
Security Update Guide - Microsoft

web:portal.msrc.microsoft.com

The Security Update Guide provides information on the latest Microsoft security updates, helping users understand and address potential vulnerabilities effectively.

2026-05-23 21:00 UTC
Microsoft Patch Tuesday April 2026 Fixes 167 Bugs

web:thecyberexpress.com

Microsoft Patch Tuesday: Zero-Day Vulnerabilities in Focus A major focus of this Patch Tuesday April 2026 cycle is the remediation of two zero-day vulnerabilities. One of the most concerning issues is an actively exploited spoofing vulnerability in Microsoft SharePoint Server.

2026-05-23 21:00 UTC
Microsoft April 2026 Patch Tuesday fixes 167 flaws, 2 zero-days

web:www.bleepingcomputer.com

Today is Microsoft's April 2026 Patch Tuesday with security updates for 167 flaws, including 2 zero-day vulnerabilities.

2026-05-23 21:00 UTC
Critical Patches Issued for Microsoft Products, April 14, 2026

web:www.cisecurity.org

<p>Multiple vulnerabilities have been discovered in Microsoft products, the most severe of which could allow for remote code execution. Successful exploitation of the most severe of these vulnerabilities could result in an attacker gaining the same privileges as the logged-on user. Depending on the privileges associated with the user, an attacker could then install programs; view, change, or ...

2026-05-23 21:00 UTC
April 2026 Patch Tuesday: Updates and Analysis | CrowdStrike

web:www.crowdstrike.com

Microsoft's April 2026 Patch Tuesday addresses 164 CVEs , featuring 8 Critical vulnerabilities, one exploited zero-day, and one disclosed zero-day.

2026-05-23 21:00 UTC
Microsoft fixes 167 security flaws in April, second biggest Patch ...

web:www.pcworld.com

This month's Patch Tuesday includes an actively exploited Office zero-day vulnerability and several critical RCE bugs in Windows and Remote Desktop.

2026-05-23 21:00 UTC
Microsoft Issues Massive Windows Patch for 160+ Bugs ... - TechRepublic

web:www.techrepublic.com

Microsoft's April 2026 Patch Tuesday fixes 165 vulnerabilities, including two zero-days, in one of the company's largest monthly security updates.

2026-05-23 21:00 UTC
Patch Tuesday May 2026: Security Updates & CVE Analysis

web:zecurit.com

Get the complete breakdown of Microsoft's May 2026 Patch Tuesday. We analyze the latest security updates and all critical CVEs .

2026-05-23 21:00 UTC
Microsoft Patch Tuesday April 2026 - 168 Vulnerabilities Fixed ...

web:cybersecuritynews.com

Microsoft has released its April 2026 Patch Tuesday security update, addressing 168 vulnerabilities across its product portfolio including one actively exploited zero-day and one publicly disclosed flaw that organizations must prioritize immediately.

2026-05-26 02:53 UTC
Microsoft Issues Second Biggest Patch Tuesday Ever in April

web:redmondmag.com

Microsoft April 2026 Patch Tuesday fixed 163 CVEs , marking its second-largest security update. Three zero-day vulnerabilities impacted SharePoint, Chromium-based Edge workflows and Microsoft Defender.

2026-05-26 02:53 UTC

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