CVE-2026-29196: Netmaker: Service User with Network Access Can Access config files with WireGuard Private Keys

Published Mar 7, 2026
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Updated

A user assigned the platform-user role can retrieve WireGuard private keys of all wireguard configs in a network by calling GET /api/extclients/{network} or GET /api/nodes/{network}. While the Netmaker UI restricts visibility, the API endpoints return full records, including private keys, without filtering based on the requesting user's ownership.

Affected Software

3 affected componentsFixes available
Netmaker netmaker<1.5.0
go/github.com/gravitl/netmaker<1.5.0
1.5.0
gravitl netmaker<1.5.0

Event History

Mar 7, 2026
CVE Published
via MITRE·04:15 PM
Data Sourced
via MITRE·04:15 PM
DescriptionWeakness
Data Sourced
via NVD·05:15 PM
DescriptionSeverityWeaknessAffected Software
Mar 9, 2026
Advisory Published
via GitHub·05:27 PM
Data Sourced
via GitHub·05:27 PM
DescriptionWeaknessAffected Software

Frequently Asked Questions

1

What is the severity of CVE-2026-29196?

CVE-2026-29196 is classified as a critical severity vulnerability due to the exposure of sensitive WireGuard private keys.

2

How do I fix CVE-2026-29196?

To fix CVE-2026-29196, upgrade to Netmaker version 1.5.0 or later where the vulnerability is resolved.

3

Who is affected by CVE-2026-29196?

Any user with the platform-user role in Netmaker versions prior to 1.5.0 is affected by CVE-2026-29196.

4

What types of information can be accessed through CVE-2026-29196?

CVE-2026-29196 allows unauthorized access to WireGuard private keys associated with network configurations.

5

Is there a workaround for CVE-2026-29196 until a patch is applied?

There is no documented workaround for CVE-2026-29196; upgrading to the latest version is the recommended course of action.

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