CVE-2026-31216 Missing authorization in n/a
Unauthenticated attackers can delete arbitrary files from MinIO storage via the Nexent backend API, causing data loss and denial of service.
- Exploited in the wild
- Not known
- Login needed
- Not needed
- Attackable
- Over the internet
- Victim action needed
- Not needed
- Fix
- None listed
What is CVE-2026-31216?
CVE-2026-31216 is a critical missing authorization vulnerability in n/a, published on 12 May 2026. An attacker can exploit it over the internet without logging in, with no action from the victim.
Official description
The nexent v1.7.5.2 backend service contains an unauthorized arbitrary storage file deletion vulnerability in its file management API. The DELETE /storage/{object_name:path} endpoint lacks authentication, authorization, and input validation mechanisms. Unauthenticated remote attackers can send crafted requests with a user-controlled object_name path parameter to delete arbitrary files from the underlying MinIO storage system. Successful exploitation leads to data loss and denial of service.
Weakness: CWE-552
Which versions are affected by CVE-2026-31216?
It affects 1 product.
Products include Nexent Nexent.
How do I fix CVE-2026-31216?
No fix has been published for CVE-2026-31216 yet. Limit exposure of the affected software until one is available.
Upgrade, and check permissions on every request on the server, not only in the interface. More about Missing authorization.
Is CVE-2026-31216 being exploited?
There is no known exploitation of CVE-2026-31216 in the wild and no public exploit code.
Other vulnerabilities in n/a
Sources
Also known as GHSA-v7m4-rwp4-vmrq.