CVE-2026-29194: Netmaker makes networks with WireGuard

Q: How do I fix CVE-2026-29194?

netmaker: upgrade to 1.5.0. Exact commands for each OS are on this page.

Q: Is CVE-2026-29194 being exploited?

CVE-2026-29194 is not on the CISA Known Exploited Vulnerabilities list at the time of the last update. Check again, as this can change.

Q: What does CVE-2026-29194 affect?

CVE-2026-29194 affects netmaker. Severity is high (CVSS 8.1). Netmaker makes networks with WireGuard. Prior to version 1.5.0, the Authorize middleware in Netmaker incorrectly validates host JWT tokens. When a route permits host authentication (hostAllowed=true), a valid host token bypasses all subsequ

Routine

HIGH 8.1UPGRADE

CVE-2026-29194 is a high-severity flaw (CVSS 8.1) affecting netmaker. Below: why it ranks where it does, which versions are affected, what to do, and the exact commands.

Netmaker makes networks with WireGuard. Prior to version 1.5.0, the Authorize middleware in Netmaker incorrectly validates host JWT tokens. When a route permits host authentication (hostAllowed=true), a valid host token bypasses all subsequent authorization checks without verifying that the host is authorized to access the specific requested resource. Any entity possessing knowledge of object identifiers (node IDs, host IDs) can craft a request w

Why this priority

High severity

A fixed release or distro patch exists.

Risk facts

CVSS score	8.1 (High)
Attack vector	Network (remote)
Attack complexity	Low
Privileges needed	Low
User interaction	None
EPSS exploit chance	0.4% (top 67%)
CISA exploited list	No
Weakness	CWE-863
Published	2026-03-07
Last modified	2026-06-17

Publisher (CNA): GitHub, Inc. · Vendor: gravitl

Last updated 2026-06-17 · Sources: CVE Program, NVD, CISA KEV, EPSS and vendor advisories · How we score

Am I affected?

Timeline

2026-03-07 16:15 UTCPublished CVE record published
2026-06-17 10:29 UTCUpdated Record last modified

gravitl netmaker UPGRADE

Affected: < 1.5.0

Fixed in: 1.5.0

Safe to downgrade to: no unaffected older release

1. Check installed version

apt-cache policy netmaker || rpm -q netmaker || netmaker --version

2. UPGRADE to 1.5.0 (Debian / Ubuntu)

sudo apt update && sudo apt install --only-upgrade netmaker

2. UPGRADE (RHEL / Amazon Linux / Fedora)

sudo dnf upgrade netmaker

Note

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

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Quick answers

How do I fix CVE-2026-29194?

netmaker: upgrade to 1.5.0. Exact commands for each OS are on this page.

Is CVE-2026-29194 being exploited?

CVE-2026-29194 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-2026-29194 affect?

CVE-2026-29194 affects netmaker. Severity is high (CVSS 8.1). Netmaker makes networks with WireGuard. Prior to version 1.5.0, the Authorize middleware in Netmaker incorrectly validates host JWT tokens. When a route permits host authentication (hostAllowed=true), a valid host token bypasses all subsequ

How urgent is CVE-2026-29194?

Priority 37/100. High severity

Software pages

WireGuard vulnerabilities

Related CVEs

CVE-2026-38651 HIGH 8.2 UPGRADE Authentication Bypass vulnerability exists in Netmaker versions prior to 1.5.0
CVE-2026-29771 MEDIUM 6.5 UPGRADE Netmaker makes networks with WireGuard
CVE-2026-29196 MEDIUM 4.3 UPGRADE Netmaker makes networks with WireGuard
CVE-2026-29195 MEDIUM 6.5 UPGRADE Netmaker makes networks with WireGuard

References

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