How severe is CVE-2026-16799?

CVE-2026-16799 has a CVSS 3.x base score of 5.0, rated medium severity. It is exploitable over network with low attack complexity, requires low privileges and no user interaction. Impact on confidentiality is none, integrity low, and availability none.

Is CVE-2026-16799 being actively exploited?

It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 0% (5th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

What products are affected by CVE-2026-16799?

CVE-2026-16799 affects Devolutions Powershell Universal. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.

How do I fix CVE-2026-16799?

Review the linked vendor and NVD advisories for patched versions and mitigations, then upgrade or apply the recommended workaround.

When was CVE-2026-16799 published?

CVE-2026-16799 was published on 2026-07-24 and last updated on 2026-07-29.

CVE-2026-16799

CVE-2026-16799 is a medium-severity vulnerability in Devolutions Powershell Universal with a CVSS 3.x base score of 5.0. It is not currently listed as actively exploited by CISA, and its EPSS exploit-prediction score is low. The underlying weakness is classified as CWE-862.

Key facts

Severity: Medium (CVSS 3.x base score 5.0)
EPSS exploit prediction: 0% (5th percentile)
Actively exploited: Not listed in CISA KEV
Weakness: CWE-862
Affected product: Devolutions Powershell Universal
Published: 2026-07-24
Last modified: 2026-07-29

Description

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.

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2026-16799?: 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.
How severe is CVE-2026-16799?: CVE-2026-16799 has a CVSS 3.x base score of 5.0, rated medium severity. It is exploitable over network with low attack complexity, requires low privileges and no user interaction. Impact on confidentiality is none, integrity low, and availability none.
Is CVE-2026-16799 being actively exploited?: It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 0% (5th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
What products are affected by CVE-2026-16799?: CVE-2026-16799 affects Devolutions Powershell Universal. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.
How do I fix CVE-2026-16799?: Review the linked vendor and NVD advisories for patched versions and mitigations, then upgrade or apply the recommended workaround.
When was CVE-2026-16799 published?: CVE-2026-16799 was published on 2026-07-24 and last updated on 2026-07-29.

References

https://devolutions.net/security/advisories/DEVO-2026-0025/

Affected products (1)

cpe:2.3:a:devolutions:powershell_universal:*:*:*:*:*:*:*:*

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