CVE-2026-16799: Medium severity Devolutions PowerShell Universal vulnerability

Published Jul 24, 2026
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Updated

Improper access control in the automation tests and workflows features in Devolutions PowerShell Universal 2026.2.2 and earlier allows an authenticated user with only the Reader role to execute automation tests and modify workflow properties via missing server-side authorization checks.

Affected Software

2 affected components
Devolutions PowerShell Universal<=2026.2.2
Devolutions PowerShell Universal<2026.2.3.0

Event History

Jul 24, 2026
CVE Published
via MITRE·02:53 PM
Data Sourced
via MITRE·02:53 PM
DescriptionWeakness
Data Sourced
via NVD·03:17 PM
DescriptionSeverityWeaknessAffected Software
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Frequently Asked Questions

1

What is the severity of CVE-2026-16799?

The severity of CVE-2026-16799 is medium with a CVSS score of 5.

2

What type of vulnerability is CVE-2026-16799?

CVE-2026-16799 is classified as an improper access control vulnerability.

3

Who is affected by the CVE-2026-16799 vulnerability?

Authenticated users with the Reader role in Devolutions PowerShell Universal versions 2026.2.2 and earlier are affected by CVE-2026-16799.

4

How can I mitigate the risk of CVE-2026-16799?

To mitigate the risk of CVE-2026-16799, ensure that proper server-side authorization checks are in place for automation tests and workflow properties.

5

What versions of Devolutions PowerShell Universal are vulnerable to CVE-2026-16799?

Devolutions PowerShell Universal versions 2026.2.2 and earlier are vulnerable to CVE-2026-16799.

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