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CVE-2026-102899 getsentry CVE debrief
CVE-2026-102899 is a high-severity vulnerability in Sentry's SAML SSO process that allows an attacker to link their identity to a victim's Sentry account. The vulnerability exists from version 26.5.0 to 26.7.2 and requires user interaction. The attack involves socially engineering an authenticated user into opening a malicious URL, allowing the attacker to take control of the victim's account. This issue was fixed in version 26.7.2 for self-hosted Sentry and on July 27, 2026, for Sentry SaaS.
- Vendor
- getsentry
- Product
- sentry
- CVSS
- HIGH 7.6
- CISA KEV
- Not listed in stored evidence
- Original CVE published
- 2026-10-14
- Original CVE updated
- 2026-10-15
- Advisory published
- 2026-10-14
- Advisory updated
- 2026-10-15
Who should care
Sentry administrators and users, especially those using versions between 26.5.0 and 26.7.2, should assess exposure and prioritize updating to version 26.7.2 or applying compensating controls.
Why it matters
CVE-2026-102899 is a high-severity vulnerability in Sentry's SAML SSO process that allows an attacker to link their identity to a victim's Sentry account, potentially leading to account takeover. Defenders should prioritize verifying exposure, updating to version 26.7.2, and monitoring for suspicious activity.
- Account takeover through social engineering and malicious URL
- Potential unauthorized access to Sentry accounts
- Need for verification of Sentry version and user accounts
- Priority on updating to version 26.7.2 or applying compensating controls
Technical summary
The vulnerability exists in Sentry's SAML SSO process, allowing an attacker to link their identity to a victim's Sentry account by socially engineering the victim into opening a malicious URL. This issue requires user interaction and a browser that accepts cross-site cookie context. The vulnerability was fixed in version 26.7.2 for self-hosted Sentry and on July 27, 2026, for Sentry SaaS. Defenders should prioritize verifying exposure in their Sentry deployments, especially if using versions between 26.5.0 and 26.7.2, and ensure the 26.7.2 update is applied or consider compensating controls.
Defensive priority
Defenders should prioritize verifying exposure in their Sentry deployments, especially if using versions between 26.5.0 and 26.7.2, and ensure the 26.7.2 update is applied or consider compensating controls.
Recommended defensive actions
- Verify Sentry version and update to 26.7.2 if necessary
- Review user accounts for potential unauthorized access
- Implement additional monitoring for suspicious account activity
- 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
- Review compensating controls for exposed systems while remediation is scheduled and verified
- Confirm whether affected product deployments exist in managed environments and assign an owner for follow-up
Evidence notes
The CVE record and source item provide details on the vulnerability, its impact, and the fix. However, additional information on potential exploitation or affected users is limited. Defenders should verify exposure in their Sentry deployments, especially if using versions between 26.5.0 and 26.7.2, and ensure the 26.7.2 update is applied or consider compensating controls. The attack requires a browser that accepts cross-site cookie context, including Firefox with SameSite=None cookies or Chromium with third-party cookies enabled.
Sources and references
Verified primary and authoritative sources
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CVE-2026-102899 CVE Program record
Publisher, destination, and source semantics verified
URL: https://www.cve.org/CVERecord?id=CVE-2026-102899
CVE Program - Official CVE Program record with source-provided CVE metadata.
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CVE-2026-102899 NVD vulnerability detail
Publisher, destination, and source semantics verified
URL: https://nvd.nist.gov/vuln/detail/CVE-2026-102899
NIST National Vulnerability Database - Official NIST NVD detail page and source-specific vulnerability assessment.
Supplemental references
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Sentry: Improper authentication on SAML SSO process allows user identity linking
Unverified legacy reference
URL: https://raw.githubusercontent.com/CVEProject/cvelistV5/main/cves/2026/102xxx/CVE-2026-102899.json
cve_program_cvelist_v5
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Source reference
Unverified legacy reference
URL: https://github.com/getsentry/sentry/security/advisories/GHSA-w699-8wff-fqxw
Supplemental source - x_refsource_CONFIRM
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Source reference
Unverified legacy reference
URL: https://github.com/getsentry/sentry/pull/120467
Supplemental source - x_refsource_MISC
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Source reference
Unverified legacy reference
URL: https://github.com/getsentry/sentry/pull/120702
Supplemental source - x_refsource_MISC
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Source reference
Unverified legacy reference
URL: https://github.com/getsentry/sentry/commit/9c982d4bcb81c93e2db552084bcbb45cdd34bdd3
Supplemental source - x_refsource_MISC
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Source reference
Unverified legacy reference
URL: https://github.com/getsentry/sentry/commit/ec963de4ec8c7f340f286c6f613e55458a9e5ddf
Supplemental source - x_refsource_MISC
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Source reference
Unverified legacy reference
URL: https://github.com/getsentry/self-hosted/releases/tag/26.7.2
Supplemental source - x_refsource_MISC
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Source reference
Unverified legacy reference
URL: https://github.com/getsentry/sentry/releases/tag/26.7.2
Supplemental source - x_refsource_MISC
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.