CVE-2026-73079: Sub2API: Path traversal in the Responses subpath routes lets an authenticated tenant relay requests to arbitrary upstream endpoints using pooled account credentials

Published Aug 11, 2026
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Updated

Sub2API is an AI API gateway platform designed to distribute and manage API quotas from AI product subscriptions. From 0.1.135, to 0.1.168, platform API keys issued to tenants are exchanged for upstream requests made with shared provider accounts (ChatGPT/Codex OAuth, OpenAI platform keys, or an operator-configured base URL) that belong to the operator, not to the caller. The POST /responses/subpath wildcard routes spliced the client-supplied subpath into the upstream URL with no validation. This lets an authenticated tenant relay requests to arbitrary upstream endpoints using pooled account credentials via a path traversal. This vulnerability is fixed in 0.1.169.

Affected Software

1 affected component
Sub2API Sub2API>=0.1.135<0.1.169

Remediation

Recommended actions to resolve this vulnerability, in priority order.

  1. Upgrade

    Upgrade Sub2API to a version that resolves this vulnerability.

    Fixed in 0.1.169

Event History

Aug 11, 2026
CVE Published
via MITRE·03:54 PM
Data Sourced
via MITRE·03:54 PM
DescriptionSeverityWeakness
Data Sourced
via NVD·04:17 PM
DescriptionSeverityWeakness
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Frequently Asked Questions

1

What is the severity of CVE-2026-73079?

The severity of CVE-2026-73079 is rated as high with a score of 8.5.

2

How do I fix CVE-2026-73079?

To fix CVE-2026-73079, upgrade Sub2API to a version later than 0.1.168 that addresses the path traversal vulnerability.

3

What is the impact of CVE-2026-73079?

CVE-2026-73079 allows an authenticated tenant to relay requests to arbitrary upstream endpoints, potentially compromising account credentials.

4

Which software versions are affected by CVE-2026-73079?

CVE-2026-73079 affects Sub2API versions from 0.1.135 to 0.1.168.

5

What type of vulnerability is CVE-2026-73079?

CVE-2026-73079 is classified as a Path Traversal vulnerability.

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