CVE-2026-33898 — Vulnerability in...
Local Incus UI web server vulnerable to nuthentication bypass
Summary
Advisory Timeline
- First published March 27, 2026 (199 days ago).
- Last revised April 7, 2026 — 11 days after initial publication.
Remediation
Upgrade to the fixed version using your package manager.
go get github.com/lxc/incus/v6/cmd/incus@v6.23.0
After upgrading, run your dependency scanner again to confirm the vulnerability is resolved.
Affected Packages (1)
Affects 1 ecosystem: go (1).
| Package | Ecosystem | Affected | Fixed In |
|---|---|---|---|
| github.com/lxc/incus/v6/cmd/incus | go | All versions | 6.23.0 |
Vulnerability Classification
Common Weakness Enumeration (CWE) identifiers for this vulnerability type.
- CWE-287Improper AuthenticationMITRE
CVSS Score Breakdown
What the CVSS (Common Vulnerability Scoring System) 8.8 score means for each attack dimension.
CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:N/UI:R/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H
References
Frequently Asked Questions
- What is CVE-2026-33898?
- Local Incus UI web server vulnerable to nuthentication bypass This vulnerability has been assigned a severity rating of HIGH (CVSS score: 8.8/10).
- How do I check if my project is affected by CVE-2026-33898?
- CVE-2026-33898 affects github.com/lxc/incus/v6/cmd/incus. Use GeekWala's free vulnerability scanner to check your dependencies against CVE-2026-33898 and 200,000+ other known vulnerabilities.
Severity & Exploitability
High exploitability or significant impact. Prioritize remediation within days.
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