CVE-2026-97898 Broken authorization in Akia keyless entry lets an authenticated guest unlock other rooms
An authenticated guest can unlock other rooms by manipulating identifiers, leading to unauthorized physical access.
- Exploited in the wild
- Not known
- Login needed
- Not needed
- Attackable
- Over the internet
- Victim action needed
- A user has to click or open something
- Fix
- None listed
What is CVE-2026-97898?
CVE-2026-97898 is a high-severity missing authorization vulnerability in akia, published on 25 Sep 2026. An attacker can exploit it over the internet without logging in, and only if a user opens a file or follows a link.
Official description
Insecure Direct Object Reference / missing object-level authorization in the Akia keyless entry cloud service. The unlock action is relying on a client-supplied room/door identifier that is not properly authorized server-side against the authenticated guest's booking. An authenticated guest could unlock rooms other than their own, resulting in unauthorized physical access to guest rooms at an affected property.
As of 19th September 2026 the service is no more vulnerable to this attack (feedback received by the reporter).
The attack is remote but the effect is local to an affected property.
Which versions are affected by CVE-2026-97898?
How do I fix CVE-2026-97898?
No fix has been published for CVE-2026-97898 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-2026-97898 being exploited?
There is no known exploitation of CVE-2026-97898 in the wild and no public exploit code.
Sources
Also known as GHSA-vx6h-rcwq-vg89.