CVE-2026-17568: Improper access control in the role membership management endpoint in Devolutions Server allows an authenticat

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HIGH 8.8UPGRADE

CVE-2026-17568 is a high-severity flaw (CVSS 8.8) affecting devolutions server. Below: why it ranks where it does, which versions are affected, what to do, and the exact commands.

Improper access control in the role membership management endpoint in Devolutions Server allows an authenticated non-administrative user holding the user-group membership management permission to escalate privileges to administrator via a crafted API request. This issue affects : * Devolutions Server 2026.2.4.0 through 2026.2.12.0 * Devolutions Server 2026.1.23.0 and earlier

Why this priority

High severity

A fixed release or distro patch exists.

Risk facts

CVSS score	8.8 (High)
Attack vector	Network (remote)
Attack complexity	Low
Privileges needed	Low
User interaction	None
EPSS exploit chance	0.4% (top 65%)
CISA exploited list	No
Weakness	CWE-863
Published	2026-07-27
Last modified	2026-10-24

Publisher (CNA): Devolutions Inc. · Vendor: devolutions

Last updated 2026-10-24 · Sources: CVE Program, NVD, CISA KEV, EPSS and vendor advisories · How we score

Am I affected?

Timeline

2026-07-27 18:16 UTCPublished CVE record published
2026-10-24 13:10 UTCUpdated Record last modified

devolutions devolutions server UPGRADE

Affected: < 2026.1.24.0 · >= 2026.2.4.0 and < 2026.2.14.0

Fixed in: 2026.1.24.0, 2026.2.14.0

Safe to downgrade to: a release before 2026.2.4.0

1. Check installed version

apt-cache policy devolutions-server || rpm -q devolutions-server || devolutions-server --version

2. UPGRADE to 2026.1.24.0 (Debian / Ubuntu)

sudo apt update && sudo apt install --only-upgrade devolutions-server

2. UPGRADE (RHEL / Amazon Linux / Fedora)

sudo dnf upgrade devolutions-server

Note

Distros often backport fixes without changing the version number. Confirm with the distro advisory or changelog.

3. If no update is available yet, DOWNGRADE to a release before 2026.2.4.0 (Debian / Ubuntu)

apt-cache madison devolutions-server sudo apt install devolutions-server=<VERSION_BEFORE_2026.2.4.0> sudo apt-mark hold devolutions-server

3. If no update is available yet, DOWNGRADE (RHEL / Amazon Linux / Fedora)

dnf --showduplicates list devolutions-server sudo dnf downgrade devolutions-server-<VERSION_BEFORE_2026.2.4.0> sudo dnf versionlock add devolutions-server

Downgrade risk

Downgrading can break dependent software and may reopen older bugs. Read the distro advisory first and test on a non-production host.

After downgrade

Restart the service, and keep the package held until a fixed release ships.

Exact fixes by distribution

Fedora ELN · ntpd-rs · FIXED · 1.7.2-3.eln159 · FEDORA-2026-57e4a99310 · source

sudo dnf upgrade --advisory=FEDORA-2026-57e4a99310

Fedora 46 · moby-engine · FIXED · 29.9.2-2.fc46 · FEDORA-2026-4856be87b3 · source

sudo dnf upgrade --advisory=FEDORA-2026-4856be87b3

Public exploits and detection

Public code exists for this CVE. Treat unpatched systems as at risk, and only run PoCs in a lab.

Write-up: devolutions.net/security/advisories/DEVO-2026-0026/

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Scores and fixes here are computed automatically from those and other public sources. Confirm with the vendor advisory before changing production systems.

Quick answers

How do I fix CVE-2026-17568?

devolutions server: upgrade to 2026.1.24.0, 2026.2.14.0. Exact commands for each OS are on this page.

Is CVE-2026-17568 being exploited?

CVE-2026-17568 is not on the CISA Known Exploited Vulnerabilities list at the time of the last update. Check again, as this can change.

What does CVE-2026-17568 affect?

CVE-2026-17568 affects devolutions server. Severity is high (CVSS 8.8). Improper access control in the role membership management endpoint in Devolutions Server allows an authenticated non-administrative user holding the user-group membership management permission to escalate privileges to administrator via a c

How urgent is CVE-2026-17568?

Priority 40/100. High severity

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