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CVE-2026-85605

5.3 · MEDIUM

Slink before 1.12.3 fails to properly authorize access to image comment endpoints, allowing unauthenticated attackers to read comment threads via GET /api/image/{imageId}/comments and server-sent-e…

Published Sep 4, 2026CWE-862EPSS 0.55%

Overview

CVE-2026-85605 is a medium-severity vulnerability. It was published on September 4, 2026 and has a CVSS 3.1 base score of 5.3 (MEDIUM).

This vulnerability has a CVSS 3.1 base score of 5.3, rated MEDIUM. It can be exploited remotely over the network. No authentication or special privileges are required for exploitation.

Technical description

Slink before 1.12.3 fails to properly authorize access to image comment endpoints, allowing unauthenticated attackers to read comment threads via GET /api/image/{imageId}/comments and server-sent-events subscriptions. Attackers who obtain image IDs out of band can retrieve full comment threads on public images and subscribe to live comment updates without authentication or authorization checks.

Remediation

Check the references section for vendor advisories, patches, and mitigation guidance. If immediate patching is not possible, review the CVSS vector to understand the attack surface and apply compensating controls such as network segmentation or access restrictions.

References

GitHubgithub.com/andrii-kryvoviaz/slinkGitHubgithub.com/andrii-kryvoviaz/slink/commit/221315b1ac51GitHubgithub.com/andrii-kryvoviaz/slink/commit/fe04a7dffe8a7ed2f834f7364281a9414e394600GitHubgithub.com/andrii-kryvoviaz/slink/releases/tag/v1.12.3GitHubgithub.com/andrii-kryvoviaz/slink/security/advisories/GHSA-hxx4-4hwq-8258Refwww.vulncheck.com/advisories/slink-before-1.12.3-missing-authorization-on-image-comment-endpoints

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Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2026-85605?

CVE-2026-85605 is a medium-severity vulnerability. It was published on September 4, 2026 and has a CVSS 3.1 base score of 5.3 (MEDIUM).

How severe is CVE-2026-85605?

This vulnerability has a CVSS 3.1 base score of 5.3, rated MEDIUM. It can be exploited remotely over the network. No authentication or special privileges are required for exploitation.

How do I fix or remediate CVE-2026-85605?

Check the references section for vendor advisories, patches, and mitigation guidance. If immediate patching is not possible, review the CVSS vector to understand the attack surface and apply compensating controls such as network segmentation or access restrictions.

How can CyberStrike help with CVE-2026-85605?

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