Auth bypass in Nats-io Nats-server

CVE-2026-58251

NATS Server is a high-performance server for NATS.io, the cloud and edge native messaging system. Prior to 2.14.0, 2.12.7, and 2.11.16, an authenticated user with subscription deny permissions could bypass a plain subject deny rule by usin…

CVSS v3 metric

CVSS v3 base score 6.5 (Medium). Vector: CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:L/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:N/A:N.

Affected products

Weakness classification (CWE)

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Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2026-58251?
CVE-2026-58251 is a medium-severity vulnerability in Nats-io Nats-server, classified under Improper Authorization. CVSS score: 6.5/10. Published 2026-07-08.
How severe is CVE-2026-58251?
Medium severity. CVSS v3 base score is 6.5 out of 10.