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Appsmith is a platform to build admin panels, internal tools, and dashboards. In versions 1.94 and below, publicly accessible apps allow unauthenticat...
2026-01-22
Description
Appsmith is a platform to build admin panels, internal tools, and dashboards. In versions 1.94 and below, publicly accessible apps allow unauthenticated users to execute unpublished (edit-mode) actions by sending viewMode=false (or omitting it) to POST /api/v1/actions/execute. This bypasses the expected publish boundary where public viewers should only execute published actions, not edit-mode versions. An attack can result in sensitive data exposure, execution of edit‑mode queries and APIs, development data access, and the ability to trigger side effect behavior. This issue does not have a released fix at the time of publication.
AI Analyst Comment
Remediation
Update Appsmith is a platform to build admin Multiple Products to the latest version. Monitor for exploitation attempts and review access logs.
Description Summary:
During the installation of the Native Access application, a privileged helper tool contains a vulnerability that could lead to unauthorized privilege escalation.
Executive Summary:
The Native Access application utilizes a privileged helper tool during installation that is susceptible to a privilege escalation vulnerability.
Vulnerability Details
CVE-ID: CVE-2026-24070
Affected Software: Native Instruments Native Access
Affected Versions: See vendor advisory for affected versions
Vulnerability: This vulnerability involves the
com.native-instruments.nativeaccess.helper2(or similar) privileged tool used by the Native Access installer. A local attacker can exploit the way this helper handles requests to execute commands with elevated system privileges.Business Impact
With a CVSS score of 8.8, this vulnerability poses a significant risk to workstations running Native Instruments software. An attacker with local access can gain administrative rights, allowing them to disable security software, install malicious payloads, or access sensitive user data. This is particularly concerning for creative professionals and studios where high-value intellectual property is stored.
Remediation Plan
Immediate Action: Download and install the latest version of the Native Access application from the official Native Instruments website to ensure the helper tool is updated.
Proactive Monitoring: Review system logs for unauthorized executions of privileged helper tools or unexpected changes to system-level permissions.
Compensating Controls: Enforce the principle of least privilege by ensuring users do not run with administrative rights for daily tasks, which can limit the initial foothold of an attacker.
Exploitation Status
Public Exploit Available: false
Analyst Notes: As of February 3, 2026, there is no public information indicating active exploitation of this vulnerability. Privileged helpers on macOS and Windows are common targets for local privilege escalation.
Analyst Recommendation
Organizations and individual users should update the Native Access application immediately. Because the vulnerability exists in a component that runs with high privileges, the potential for misuse is high. Prompt application of the vendor's security update is the most effective mitigation strategy.