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CVE-2026-45625: Arcane: Missing admin authorization on git repository endpoints allows non-admin users to exfiltrate stored Git credentials and tamper with GitOps configs

Arcane is an interface for managing Docker containers, images, networks, and volumes. Prior to 1.19.0, Arcane's huma-based REST API exposes nine endpoints under /api/customize/git-repositories and /api/git-repositories/sync for managing GitOps source repositories and their stored credentials. Eight of those endpoints (list, create, get, update, delete, test, listBranches, browseFiles) never call the checkAdmin(ctx) helper that every other admin-managed resource (container registries, environments, users, API keys, swarm, settings, system, notifications, events) uses, and the huma authentication middleware deliberately enforces only authentication, not the admin role. As a result, any logged-in user with the default user role can list, create, modify, delete, and test git repository configurations. By repointing an existing repository's URL to an attacker-controlled host while omitting the token/sshKey fields (which UpdateRepository only rewrites when explicitly supplied), the attacker causes Arcane to decrypt the legitimate PAT/SSH key on its next /test, /branches, or /files call and present it as HTTP Basic auth (or SSH key auth) to the attacker's host — producing a one-step exfiltration of plaintext Git credentials. This vulnerability is fixed in 1.19.0.

CriticalCVSS 9.9Not KEV-listedUpdated
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Security readout for executives and security teams

Plain-English summary

Arcane before 1.19.0 lets any logged-in standard user manage Git repository settings that should be admin-only. Because those settings can contain stored Git credentials, a low-privileged user could expose or alter sensitive GitOps configuration, potentially affecting source access and deployment integrity.

Executive priority

Treat this as urgent for Arcane environments using GitOps or stored Git credentials. A standard authenticated user could compromise code access and deployment configuration. Prioritize upgrade, access restriction, and credential review.

Technical view

The issue is missing authorization on eight Huma REST API endpoints under Git repository management. Authentication is enforced, but admin role checks are absent. A logged-in non-admin can list, create, modify, delete, test, browse, and enumerate repository data, enabling credential exposure and GitOps tampering. Fixed in Arcane 1.19.0.

Likely exposure

Exposure applies to getarcaneapp Arcane versions before 1.19.0, especially deployments with multiple authenticated users and stored Git PATs or SSH keys. Internet-accessible Arcane instances, shared operations portals, and GitOps-enabled environments have higher business risk.

Exploitation context

The CVE record does not indicate CISA KEV listing, and the provided sources do not confirm active exploitation. The described attack requires a valid Arcane login but not admin privileges, with no user interaction required after authentication.

Researcher notes

Evidence supports CWE-862 missing authorization and CVSS 9.9. The provided source names affected versions and the fixed release. It does not provide confirmed exploitation in the wild or additional mitigations beyond upgrading and vendor guidance.

Mitigation direction

  • Upgrade Arcane to version 1.19.0 or later.
  • Restrict Arcane access to trusted administrators until upgraded.
  • Review and rotate stored Git PATs or SSH keys if exposure is plausible.
  • Audit Git repository configurations for unauthorized changes.
  • Check the GitHub advisory for any updated vendor guidance.

Validation and detection

  • Inventory Arcane deployments and confirm installed versions.
  • Identify instances with configured Git repositories or stored Git credentials.
  • Review Arcane users and remove unnecessary non-admin access.
  • Inspect available logs for unexpected repository changes or Git repository test activity.
  • Verify GitOps configurations still point to trusted repositories.
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Confidence
high
Sources
3

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CWE-862: Authorization and privilege behavior lookup

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Vulnerability profileCVE Program record
Severity
Critical
CVSS
9.9 (3.1)
Known Exploited
No
Published

Vector: CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:L/UI:N/S:C/C:H/I:H/A:H

Official CVE source material

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Timestamp
Version
2.0.3
Exploitation: noneAutomatable: noTechnical Impact: total

CVSS vector scores

1 official score

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ScoreVersionSeverityVectorExploitImpactSource
9.9CVSS 3.1CriticalCVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:L/UI:N/S:C/C:H/I:H/A:H3.16GitHub_M

Vulnerability scoring details

Base CVSS 3.1 score

9.9Critical
CVSS 3.1 vector shape for CVE-2026-45625Attack VectorAttack ComplexityPrivileges RequiredUser InteractionScopeConfidentiality ImpactIntegrity ImpactAvailability Impact

Vector: CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:L/UI:N/S:C/C:H/I:H/A:H

Attack Vector
NetworkAdjacentLocalPhysical
Attack Complexity
LowHigh
Privileges Required
NoneLowHigh
User Interaction
NoneRequired
Scope
ChangedUnchanged
Confidentiality Impact
HighLowNone
Integrity Impact
HighLowNone
Availability Impact
HighLowNone

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VendorProductVersion / packageStatus
getarcaneapparcane< 1.19.0Listed
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Missing Authorization

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