How severe is CVE-2026-29180?

CVE-2026-29180 has a CVSS 3.x base score of 8.8, rated high severity. It is exploitable over network with low attack complexity, requires low privileges and no user interaction. Impact on confidentiality is high, integrity high, and availability high.

Is CVE-2026-29180 being actively exploited?

It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 0% (34th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

What products are affected by CVE-2026-29180?

CVE-2026-29180 affects Fleetdm Fleet. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.

How do I fix CVE-2026-29180?

Review the linked vendor and NVD advisories for patched versions and mitigations, then upgrade or apply the recommended workaround. Given its high severity, prioritise patching exposed systems.

Does CVE-2026-29180 have an EU (EUVD) identifier?

Yes. CVE-2026-29180 is tracked in the ENISA EU Vulnerability Database (EUVD) as EUVD-2026-16746.

When was CVE-2026-29180 published?

CVE-2026-29180 was published on 2026-03-27 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

CVE-2026-29180

CVE-2026-29180 is a high-severity vulnerability in Fleetdm Fleet with a CVSS 3.x base score of 8.8. 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: High (CVSS 3.x base score 8.8)
CVSS v4: 4.9
EPSS exploit prediction: 0% (34th percentile)
Actively exploited: Not listed in CISA KEV
EU (EUVD) id: EUVD-2026-16746
Weakness: CWE-862
Affected product: Fleetdm Fleet
Published: 2026-03-27
Last modified: 2026-06-17

Description

Fleet is open source device management software. Prior to 4.81.1, a broken access control vulnerability in Fleet's host transfer API allows a team maintainer to transfer hosts from any team into their own team, bypassing team isolation boundaries. Once transferred, the attacker gains full control over the stolen hosts, including the ability to execute scripts with root privileges. Version 4.81.1 patches the issue.

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2026-29180?: Fleet is open source device management software. Prior to 4.81.1, a broken access control vulnerability in Fleet's host transfer API allows a team maintainer to transfer hosts from any team into their own team, bypassing team isolation boundaries. Once transferred, the attacker gains full control over the stolen hosts, including the ability to execute scripts with root privileges. Version 4.81.1 patches the issue.
How severe is CVE-2026-29180?: CVE-2026-29180 has a CVSS 3.x base score of 8.8, rated high severity. It is exploitable over network with low attack complexity, requires low privileges and no user interaction. Impact on confidentiality is high, integrity high, and availability high.
Is CVE-2026-29180 being actively exploited?: It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 0% (34th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
What products are affected by CVE-2026-29180?: CVE-2026-29180 affects Fleetdm Fleet. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.
How do I fix CVE-2026-29180?: Review the linked vendor and NVD advisories for patched versions and mitigations, then upgrade or apply the recommended workaround. Given its high severity, prioritise patching exposed systems.
Does CVE-2026-29180 have an EU (EUVD) identifier?: Yes. CVE-2026-29180 is tracked in the ENISA EU Vulnerability Database (EUVD) as EUVD-2026-16746.
When was CVE-2026-29180 published?: CVE-2026-29180 was published on 2026-03-27 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

References

https://github.com/fleetdm/fleet/security/advisories/GHSA-m2h6-4xpq-qw3m

Affected products (1)

cpe:2.3:a:fleetdm:fleet:*:*:*:*:*:*:*:*

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