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CVE-2026-129428 Pulse 5.0.17 before 6.8.0 Missing Authorization via AI Assistant Approval API

5.3 medium

Medium (5.3) in rcourtman pulse.

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Pulse from 5.0.17 before 6.8.0 contains a missing authorization vulnerability in the /api/ai/approvals endpoints that allows authenticated viewer-level users to manage approval requests. Attackers can list pending requests to expose proposed commands and targets, and approve or deny other users' requests, altering decision and audit state.

Severity

CVSS 4.0

5.3 medium
CVSS:4.0/AV:N/AC:L/AT:N/PR:L/UI:N/VC:L/VI:L/VA:N/SC:N/SI:N/SA:N

CVSS 3.1

5.4 medium
CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:L/UI:N/S:U/C:L/I:L/A:N
CWE
CWE-862 Missing Authorization
OWASP Top 10
A01:2025 Broken Access Control
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Versions

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ProductAffected
rcourtman Pulsefrom 5.0.17 before 6.8.0

Attack patterns (CAPEC)

  • CAPEC-665 Exploitation of Thunderbolt Protection Flaws Likelihood: Low · Severity: Very High

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