CVE-2026-71214: NASA-AMMOS plandev: Client-Supplied session_variables Bypass Hasura-Origin Authorization in sequencing-server

Published Aug 5, 2026
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Updated

The Aerie/PlanDev sequencing-server's authorization middleware (sequencing-server/src/app.ts) derives the caller's Hasura session role via getHasuraSession(), which prefers a sessionvariables object taken directly from the client-supplied JSON request body over the Authorization header's JWT claims, with no verification that the request actually originated from Hasura. By setting {"sessionvariables":{"x-hasura-role":"aerieadmin"}} in the body of a request to POST /command-expansion/put-expansion with no Authorization header, an unauthenticated attacker satisfies the role check and can insert arbitrary expansion rules into sequencing.expansionrule, which govern how spacecraft activities are translated into commands. Separately, POST /put-dictionary is explicitly listed in the ENDPOINTSWHITELIST and is exempt from any authentication, allowing unauthenticated writes of command dictionaries.

Affected Software

1 affected component
Aerie/PlanDev sequencing-server

Event History

Aug 5, 2026
CVE Published
via MITRE·06:59 AM
Data Sourced
via MITRE·06:59 AM
DescriptionSeverityWeakness
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Frequently Asked Questions

1

What is the severity of CVE-2026-71214?

CVE-2026-71214 has a critical severity score of 9.8.

2

How do I fix CVE-2026-71214?

To fix CVE-2026-71214, ensure that authorization checks prioritize JWT claims over client-supplied session variables.

3

What type of systems are affected by CVE-2026-71214?

CVE-2026-71214 affects systems using the Aerie/PlanDev sequencing-server.

4

What impact does CVE-2026-71214 have on data confidentiality?

CVE-2026-71214 can lead to unauthorized access, compromising the confidentiality of sensitive data.

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When was CVE-2026-71214 published?

CVE-2026-71214 was published on August 5, 2026.

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