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CVE-2026-9317 NangoHQ CVE debrief
CVE-2026-9317 is a critical vulnerability in Nango, a software that allows unauthenticated attackers to execute arbitrary JavaScript code by invoking the exposed start procedure without credentials. The vulnerability has a CVSS score of 9.2 and is considered critical. This vulnerability affects Nango installations and allows for remote code execution, potentially leading to lateral movement within the network. Defenders should assess exposure and prioritize patching or mitigating this vulnerability.
- Vendor
- NangoHQ
- Product
- nango
- CVSS
- CRITICAL 9.2
- CISA KEV
- Not listed in stored evidence
- Original CVE published
- 2026-09-04
- Original CVE updated
- 2026-09-23
- Advisory published
- 2026-09-04
- Advisory updated
- 2026-09-23
Who should care
Defenders who manage Nango installations should assess exposure and prioritize patching or mitigating this vulnerability. This includes reviewing the supplied official advisory or CVE record to validate affected scope, severity, and vendor guidance. Defenders should also plan vendor-supported updates or mitigations through normal change control where exposure is confirmed.
Why it matters
CVE-2026-9317 is a critical vulnerability in Nango that allows unauthenticated attackers to execute arbitrary JavaScript code. Defenders should prioritize patching or mitigating this vulnerability as it allows for remote code execution and potential lateral movement within the network.
- Remote code execution within the runner process
- Potential for lateral movement within the network
- Need for verification of affected versions and remediation
Technical summary
The vulnerability is caused by a missing authentication mechanism in the runner tRPC server, which allows unauthenticated attackers to execute arbitrary JavaScript code by invoking the exposed start procedure without credentials. This vulnerability affects Nango installations and allows for remote code execution, potentially leading to lateral movement within the network. The vulnerability has a CVSS score of 9.2 and is considered critical. Defenders should assess exposure and prioritize patching or mitigating this vulnerability.
Defensive priority
Defenders should prioritize patching or mitigating this vulnerability as it allows for remote code execution.
Recommended defensive actions
- Patch or upgrade to version 0.71.6 or later
- Restrict access to the runner port
- Monitor for suspicious activity
- Verify affected versions and scope with the vendor
- Review compensating controls for exposed systems
- Check relevant monitoring, detection, and logs for exposed assets
- Track exceptions and retest remediated assets
Evidence notes
The vulnerability is caused by a missing authentication mechanism in the runner tRPC server, which allows unauthenticated attackers to execute arbitrary JavaScript code by invoking the exposed start procedure without credentials. The vulnerability has a CVSS score of 9.2 and is considered critical. There is limited information available about the affected versions and scope, and defenders should verify the affected scope and severity with the vendor. The CVE record was published on 2026-09-04T18:18:07.297Z and has not been modified.
Sources and references
Verified primary and authoritative sources
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CVE-2026-9317 CVE Program record
Publisher, destination, and source semantics verified
URL: https://www.cve.org/CVERecord?id=CVE-2026-9317
CVE Program - Official CVE Program record with source-provided CVE metadata.
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CVE-2026-9317 NVD vulnerability detail
Publisher, destination, and source semantics verified
URL: https://nvd.nist.gov/vuln/detail/CVE-2026-9317
NIST National Vulnerability Database - Official NIST NVD detail page and source-specific vulnerability assessment.
Supplemental references
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Source reference
Unverified legacy reference
URL: https://github.com/NangoHQ/nango/commit/ed3030a9a0f8e4f3810fd10cb3a1905a2f5f87d2
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Source reference
Unverified legacy reference
URL: https://github.com/NangoHQ/nango/pull/7288
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Source reference
Unverified legacy reference
URL: https://github.com/NangoHQ/nango/releases/tag/v0.71.6
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Source reference
Unverified legacy reference
URL: https://www.vulncheck.com/advisories/nango-missing-authentication-rce-via-runner-trpc-server
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.