CVE-2026-5175: Improper access control in the multi-factor authentication (MFA) management API in Devolutions Server allows a

Routine

MEDIUM 5.0UPGRADE

CVE-2026-5175 is a medium-severity flaw (CVSS 5.0) 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 multi-factor authentication (MFA) management API in Devolutions Server allows an authenticated attacker to delete their own configured MFA factors and reduce account protection to password-only authentication via crafted HTTP requests. This issue affects Server: from 2026.1.6 through 2026.1.11.

Why this priority

No elevated risk signals yet

A fixed release or distro patch exists.

Risk facts

CVSS score	5.0 (Medium)
Attack vector	Network (remote)
Attack complexity	Low
Privileges needed	Low
User interaction	None
EPSS exploit chance	0.3% (top 83%)
CISA exploited list	No
Weakness	CWE-862
Published	2026-04-01
Last modified	2026-10-26

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

Last updated 2026-10-26 · Sources: CVE Program, NVD, CISA KEV, EPSS and vendor advisories · How we score

Am I affected?

Timeline

2026-04-01 16:23 UTCPublished CVE record published
2026-10-26 22:10 UTCUpdated Record last modified

devolutions devolutions server UPGRADE

Affected: >= 2026.1.6.0 and < 2026.1.12.0

Fixed in: 2026.1.12.0

Safe to downgrade to: a release before 2026.1.6.0

1. Check installed version

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

2. UPGRADE to 2026.1.12.0 (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 2026.1.6.0 (Debian / Ubuntu)

apt-cache madison devolutions-server sudo apt install devolutions-server=<VERSION_BEFORE_2026.1.6.0> 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_2026.1.6.0> 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.

Verify at the official source NVD · CVE Program · Report a problem with this page
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-2026-5175?

devolutions server: upgrade to 2026.1.12.0. Exact commands for each OS are on this page.

Is CVE-2026-5175 being exploited?

CVE-2026-5175 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-2026-5175 affect?

CVE-2026-5175 affects devolutions server. Severity is medium (CVSS 5.0). Improper access control in the multi-factor authentication (MFA) management API in Devolutions Server allows an authenticated attacker to delete their own configured MFA factors and reduce account protection to password-only authentication

How urgent is CVE-2026-5175?

Priority 22/100. No elevated risk signals yet.

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