CVE-2026-14886: Vault Enterprise vulnerable to cross-namespace entity deletion

Published Aug 10, 2026
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Updated

Vault Enterprise's identity entity batch-delete endpoint is vulnerable to a cross-namespace authorization bypass that may allow an authenticated caller in one namespace to permanently delete the storage backing of entities belonging to another namespace. This vulnerability (CVE-2026-14886) is fixed in Vault Enterprise 2.0.4, 1.21.9, 1.20.14 and 1.19.20.

Affected Software

1 affected component
HashiCorp Vault Enterprise><=2.0.4, ><=1.21.9, ><=1.20.14, ><=1.19.20

Remediation

Recommended actions to resolve this vulnerability, in priority order.

  1. Upgrade

    Upgrade Vault Enterprise to a version that resolves this vulnerability.

    Fixed in 2.0.4
  2. Upgrade

    Upgrade Vault Enterprise to a version that resolves this vulnerability.

    Fixed in 1.21.9
  3. Upgrade

    Upgrade Vault Enterprise to a version that resolves this vulnerability.

    Fixed in 1.20.14
  4. Upgrade

    Upgrade Vault Enterprise to a version that resolves this vulnerability.

    Fixed in 1.19.20

Event History

Aug 10, 2026
CVE Published
via MITRE·06:57 PM
Data Sourced
via MITRE·06:57 PM
DescriptionSeverityWeakness
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Frequently Asked Questions

1

What is the severity of CVE-2026-14886?

CVE-2026-14886 has a high severity rating of 8.2.

2

How do I fix CVE-2026-14886?

To fix CVE-2026-14886, update to the latest version of HashiCorp Vault Enterprise where the vulnerability has been addressed.

3

What kind of vulnerability is CVE-2026-14886?

CVE-2026-14886 is a cross-namespace authorization bypass vulnerability that affects Vault Enterprise.

4

Who is affected by CVE-2026-14886?

Authenticated users in one namespace may be able to delete entities in another namespace due to CVE-2026-14886.

5

What is the impact of CVE-2026-14886?

The impact of CVE-2026-14886 includes the potential for permanent deletion of entity storage across different namespaces.

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