CVE-2026-44798: Nautobot is a Network Source of Truth and Network Automation Platform

Routine

HIGH 7.1UPGRADE

CVE-2026-44798 is a high-severity flaw (CVSS 7.1) affecting nautobot. Below: why it ranks where it does, which versions are affected, what to do, and the exact commands.

Nautobot is a Network Source of Truth and Network Automation Platform. Prior to 2.4.33 and 3.1.2, a user with access to add/change a GitRepository record could use the REST API to directly set the current_head field on the record, which was not intended to be user-editable. Doing so could cause Nautobot's local clone(s) of the relevant repository to checkout a commit other than the latest commit on the specified branch (resulting in misleading st

Why this priority

High severity

A fixed release or distro patch exists.

Risk facts

CVSS score	7.1 (High)
Attack vector	Network (remote)
Attack complexity	Low
Privileges needed	Low
User interaction	None
EPSS exploit chance	0.3% (top 80%)
CISA exploited list	No
Weakness	CWE-471, CWE-749
Published	2026-05-28
Last modified	2026-10-14

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

Last updated 2026-10-14 · Sources: CVE Program, NVD, CISA KEV, EPSS and vendor advisories · How we score

Am I affected?

Timeline

2026-05-28 18:16 UTCPublished CVE record published
2026-10-14 20:10 UTCUpdated Record last modified

networktocode nautobot UPGRADE

Affected: < 2.4.33 · >= 3.0.0 and < 3.1.2

Fixed in: 2.4.33, 3.1.2

Safe to downgrade to: a release before 3.0.0

1. Check installed version

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

2. UPGRADE to 2.4.33 (Debian / Ubuntu)

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

2. UPGRADE (RHEL / Amazon Linux / Fedora)

sudo dnf upgrade nautobot

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 3.0.0 (Debian / Ubuntu)

apt-cache madison nautobot sudo apt install nautobot=<VERSION_BEFORE_3.0.0> sudo apt-mark hold nautobot

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

dnf --showduplicates list nautobot sudo dnf downgrade nautobot-<VERSION_BEFORE_3.0.0> sudo dnf versionlock add nautobot

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.

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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-2026-44798?

nautobot: upgrade to 2.4.33, 3.1.2. Exact commands for each OS are on this page.

Is CVE-2026-44798 being exploited?

CVE-2026-44798 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-2026-44798 affect?

CVE-2026-44798 affects nautobot. Severity is high (CVSS 7.1). Nautobot is a Network Source of Truth and Network Automation Platform. Prior to 2.4.33 and 3.1.2, a user with access to add/change a GitRepository record could use the REST API to directly set the current_head field on the record, which was

How urgent is CVE-2026-44798?

Priority 30/100. High severity

Related CVEs

CVE-2026-44797 HIGH 8.5 UPGRADE Nautobot is a Network Source of Truth and Network Automation Platform
CVE-2026-44796 MEDIUM 6.5 UPGRADE Nautobot is a Network Source of Truth and Network Automation Platform
CVE-2026-44794 MEDIUM 5.4 UPGRADE Nautobot is a Network Source of Truth and Network Automation Platform

References

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