{"description":"Trending threats, MITRE ATT\u0026CK coverage, and detection metadata. Fed continuously.","feed_url":"https://feed.craftedsignal.io/products/anchore-enterprise-6.0.0/feed.json","home_page_url":"https://feed.craftedsignal.io/","items":[{"_cs_actors":[],"_cs_cpes":[],"_cs_cves":[{"cvss":8.8,"id":"CVE-2026-63727"}],"_cs_exploited":false,"_cs_has_poc":false,"_cs_poc_references":[],"_cs_products":["Anchore Enterprise (5.11.0-5.27.1)","Anchore Enterprise (6.0.0)"],"_cs_severities":["high"],"_cs_tags":["privilege-escalation","api-security","vulnerability","anchore"],"_cs_type":"advisory","_cs_vendors":["Anchore"],"content_html":"\u003cp\u003eCVE-2026-63727 details an improper privilege escalation vulnerability affecting Anchore Enterprise versions 5.11.0 through 5.27.1 and version 6.0.0. This flaw resides within the user management API, which, when accessed by an authenticated user, can be leveraged to alter user permissions. An attacker who has already obtained legitimate user credentials for the Anchore Enterprise API can exploit this vulnerability to elevate their access, such as granting themselves or another read-only user write privileges to resources. While the vulnerability does not allow for the granting of full system-admin roles, it can significantly broaden an attacker's capabilities within the platform. This issue was identified as a critical security concern due to the potential for unauthorized data manipulation or operational disruption. Organizations using the affected versions are urged to upgrade immediately. The vulnerability is addressed in Anchore Enterprise versions 5.27.2 and 6.0.1.\u003c/p\u003e\n\u003ch2 id=\"attack-chain\"\u003eAttack Chain\u003c/h2\u003e\n\u003col\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eAn attacker gains initial authenticated access to the Anchore Enterprise API using valid user credentials. This initial access is a prerequisite and not part of the CVE exploitation itself.\u003c/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eThe authenticated attacker then formulates a malicious API request targeting the user management API endpoint.\u003c/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eThe crafted API call attempts to modify the permissions of an existing user account or the attacker's own account.\u003c/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eDue to the improper privilege escalation vulnerability (CVE-2026-63727), the Anchore Enterprise API incorrectly validates the authorization for this permission modification request.\u003c/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eThe system processes the request, resulting in the successful modification of user permissions, for example, elevating a read-only user's privileges to include write access.\u003c/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eWith the newly acquired elevated permissions, the attacker can now access and manipulate additional Anchore Enterprise resources and operations that were previously restricted.\u003c/li\u003e\n\u003c/ol\u003e\n\u003ch2 id=\"impact\"\u003eImpact\u003c/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eSuccessful exploitation of CVE-2026-63727 allows an authenticated attacker to elevate their privileges within the Anchore Enterprise environment. While the vulnerability does not permit direct acquisition of system-admin roles, it enables attackers to grant themselves or other users additional permissions, such as write access to resources. This can lead to unauthorized modification, deletion, or creation of data within the Anchore Enterprise platform. Organizations relying on Anchore Enterprise for container image security, compliance, and vulnerability management could face integrity breaches, potentially compromising their software supply chain security posture or leading to operational disruptions if critical policies or analyses are tampered with.\u003c/p\u003e\n\u003ch2 id=\"recommendation\"\u003eRecommendation\u003c/h2\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003ePatch CVE-2026-63727 immediately by upgrading Anchore Enterprise to version 5.27.2 or 6.0.1 or later.\u003c/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eMonitor Anchore Enterprise API logs for unusual or unauthorized attempts to modify user permissions and roles.\u003c/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eReview all user accounts and their associated permissions within Anchore Enterprise to ensure they adhere to the principle of least privilege.\u003c/li\u003e\n\u003c/ul\u003e\n","date_modified":"2026-07-28T15:18:18Z","date_published":"2026-07-28T15:18:18Z","id":"https://feed.craftedsignal.io/briefs/2026-07-anchore-privesc/","summary":"An improper privilege escalation vulnerability (CVE-2026-63727) exists in Anchore Enterprise versions 5.11.0 to 5.27.1 and 6.0.0, specifically within the user management API, allowing an authenticated attacker to issue a crafted API call to modify user permissions and gain elevated access to resources and operations, such as granting write access to a read-only user, with fixes available in versions 5.27.2 and 6.0.1.","title":"Improper Privilege Escalation in Anchore Enterprise User Management API","url":"https://feed.craftedsignal.io/briefs/2026-07-anchore-privesc/"}],"language":"en","title":"CraftedSignal Threat Feed - Anchore Enterprise (6.0.0)","version":"https://jsonfeed.org/version/1.1"}