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CVE-2026-93477 ash-project CVE debrief

CVE-2026-93477 Improperly Controlled Modification of Dynamically-Determined Object Attributes vulnerability in ash-project ash allows a user to set the value of a private action argument on the bulk destroy and bulk update paths. The vulnerability arises from the library's handling of private action arguments in bulk operations, which could lead to integrity violations or privilege escalation. Defenders and developers using ash-project ash, especially those with custom actions or integrations, should assess exposure and potential impact. The fix requires public? in the argument matching on both bulk paths; private arguments remain settable server-side via the :private_arguments.

Vendor
ash-project
Product
ash
CVSS
MEDIUM 5.9
CISA KEV
Not listed in stored evidence
Original CVE published
2026-09-25
Original CVE updated
2026-09-25
Advisory published
2026-09-25
Advisory updated
2026-09-25

Who should care

Defenders and developers using ash-project ash, especially those with custom actions or integrations, should assess exposure and potential impact. They should prioritize verifying exposure and assessing potential integrity violations or privilege escalation in applications using ash. This includes reviewing the supplied official advisory or CVE record to validate affected scope, severity, and vendor guidance, and planning vendor-supported updates or mitig

Why it matters

CVE-2026-93477 allows users to set private action arguments on bulk destroy and bulk update paths in ash-project ash, potentially leading to integrity violations or privilege escalation. Defenders should prioritize verifying exposure and assessing potential impact in applications using ash, particularly those with custom actions or integrations.

  • Potential integrity violations due to unauthorized modification of private action arguments.
  • Possible privilege escalation if private arguments are used for authorization or record ownership.
  • Need for verification of exposure and assessment of custom actions or integrations.

Technical summary

The ash-project ash library has a vulnerability allowing users to set private action arguments on bulk destroy and bulk update paths, potentially leading to integrity violations or privilege escalation. This occurs because the library does not properly control modifications of dynamically-determined object attributes. The vulnerability affects ash versions from 2.17.15 before 3.33.11 and can be addressed by updating to ash version 3.33.11 or later. Defenders should prioritize verifying exposure and assessing potential integrity violations or privilege escalation in applications using ash, particularly those with custom actions or integrations.

Defensive priority

Defenders should prioritize verifying exposure and assessing potential integrity violations or privilege escalation in applications using ash, particularly those with custom actions or integrations.

Recommended defensive actions

  • Verify exposure in ash-based applications, especially those with custom actions or integrations.
  • Assess potential integrity violations or privilege escalation in applications using ash.
  • Update to ash version 3.33.11 or later to address the vulnerability.
  • Review compensating controls for exposed systems while remediation is scheduled and verified.
  • Check relevant monitoring, detection, and logs for exposed assets that need extra review.
  • Track exceptions, retest remediated assets, and close the item only after evidence is documented.
  • Confirm whether affected product deployments exist in managed environments and assign an owner for follow-up.

Evidence notes

The CVE record and NVD entry provide details on the vulnerability, but additional information from the ash-project and other sources may be necessary to fully assess exposure and impact. The vulnerability affects ash versions from 2.17.15 before 3.33.11. The fix involves updating to ash version 3.33.11 or later to address the vulnerability. Defenders should verify exposure in ash-based applications, especially those with custom actions or integrations, and assess potential integrity violations or privilege escalation.

Sources and references

Verified primary and authoritative sources

  • CVE-2026-93477 CVE Program record

    Publisher, destination, and source semantics verified

    URL: https://www.cve.org/CVERecord?id=CVE-2026-93477

    CVE Program - Official CVE Program record with source-provided CVE metadata.

  • CVE-2026-93477 NVD vulnerability detail

    Publisher, destination, and source semantics verified

    URL: https://nvd.nist.gov/vuln/detail/CVE-2026-93477

    NIST National Vulnerability Database - Official NIST NVD detail page and source-specific vulnerability assessment.

Supplemental references

  • Source reference

    Unverified legacy reference

    URL: https://cna.erlef.org/cves/CVE-2026-93477.html

    6b3ad84c-e1a6-4bf7-a703-f496b71e49db

  • Source reference

    Unverified legacy reference

    URL: https://github.com/ash-project/ash/commit/6b7ac53a0a2532291eb940d7beaf0fbb2da6fc4f

    6b3ad84c-e1a6-4bf7-a703-f496b71e49db

  • Source reference

    Unverified legacy reference

    URL: https://github.com/ash-project/ash/commit/8c17434803b2e91de522bdfbd0ca918e5d5898df

    6b3ad84c-e1a6-4bf7-a703-f496b71e49db

  • Source reference

    Unverified legacy reference

    URL: https://github.com/ash-project/ash/security/advisories/GHSA-c2p4-p7q6-hr2j

    6b3ad84c-e1a6-4bf7-a703-f496b71e49db

  • Source reference

    Unverified legacy reference

    URL: https://osv.dev/vulnerability/EEF-CVE-2026-93477

    6b3ad84c-e1a6-4bf7-a703-f496b71e49db

Methodology and review provenance

AI-assisted synthesis based on stored public vulnerability evidence. System validation, approval state, and publication status do not by themselves establish human review of this revision. PatchSiren helps prioritize defensive review and does not prove exposure or remediation on any system.