Incorrect Authorization Affecting github.com/nats-io/nats-server/v2/server package, versions >=2.11.0-RC.1 <2.11.15>=2.12.0-RC.1 <2.12.6
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- published25 Mar 2026
- disclosed24 Mar 2026
- creditUnknown
Introduced: 24 Mar 2026
CVE-2026-33249 Â (opens in a new tab)How to fix?
Upgrade github.com/nats-io/nats-server/v2/server to version 2.11.15, 2.12.6 or higher.
Overview
github.com/nats-io/nats-server/v2/server is an A simple, secure and performant communications system for digital systems, services and devices.
Affected versions of this package are vulnerable to Incorrect Authorization in the handling of message tracing headers. An attacker can redirect trace messages to any valid subject, including those for which they lack publish permissions, by specifying an arbitrary subject in the headers.
Notes: The payload of the trace message remains valid and is not attacker-controlled.