---
cve: "CVE-2026-16772"
severity: "HIGH"
cvss: 8.1
epss: "20%"
vendor: "Akaunting"
kev: false
exploited: false
published: "2026-08-14 16:16:50"
tags: [cve, security, high]
source: tsecurity.de CVE-Dossier
exported: "2026-09-06T00:38:10+02:00"
---

# CVE-2026-16772

> 8.1 HIGH

## Beschreibung

In Akaunting versions sync()` call without verifying whether the caller is authorized to manage roles. Users only require the default `update-auth-profile` permission to access the self-update path and assign themselves as admins. The API endpoints are properly permission‑gated and are not affected by this issue.

## CVSS-Vektor

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

| Metrik | Wert | Bewertung |
|---|---|---|
| AV Angriffsvektor | Netzwerk | bad |
| AC Komplexität | Gering | bad |
| PR Privilegien | Gering | warn |
| UI Interaktion | Keine | bad |
| S Scope | Unverändert | good |
| C Vertraulichkeit | Hoch | bad |
| I Integrität | Hoch | bad |
| A Verfügbarkeit | Keine | good |

## Referenzen

- <https://vokecyber.com/research/cve-2026-16772-akaunting-privilege-escalation>

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_Exportiert aus dem [tsecurity.de CVE-Dossier](https://tsecurity.de/cve?cve=CVE-2026-16772) · Datenquellen: EUVD (ENISA), NVD, OSV, CISA KEV, FIRST EPSS, Exploit-DB, BSI BITS_