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CVE-2026-114069 triggerdotdev CVE debrief
CVE-2026-114069 is a high-severity vulnerability in Trigger.dev, a tool for automating workflows. An improper authorization issue in the envvars API endpoint allows attackers with a restricted read:envvars key to obtain the root secret and plaintext secrets, potentially leading to unauthorized task triggering and admin JWT creation. This vulnerability affects Trigger.dev versions before 4.6.0.
- Vendor
- triggerdotdev
- Product
- trigger.dev
- CVSS
- HIGH 8.6
- CISA KEV
- Not listed in stored evidence
- Original CVE published
- 2026-10-21
- Original CVE updated
- 2026-10-28
- Advisory published
- 2026-10-21
- Advisory updated
- 2026-10-28
Who should care
Defenders responsible for Trigger.dev installations, especially those with untrusted or internet-exposed instances, should assess exposure and prioritize remediation. Security teams and administrators of affected systems should verify the vulnerability's presence, review existing secrets and tokens, and monitor for suspicious activity.
Why it matters
CVE-2026-114069 is a high-severity vulnerability in Trigger.dev that allows attackers to obtain root secrets and plaintext secrets, potentially leading to unauthorized task triggering and admin JWT creation. Defenders should prioritize verifying exposure, especially for untrusted or internet-exposed instances, and upgrade to version 4.6.0 or later. The vulnerability's impact and exploitation are not explicitly stated in the corpus, requiring verification from official sources.
- Potential unauthorized access to sensitive secrets and tokens.
- Possible exploitation of Trigger.dev instances for unauthorized task triggering.
- Risk of admin JWT creation for unauthorized access.
- Need for verification of exposure and remediation due to limited information on exploitation.
Technical summary
The vulnerability exists in the GET /api/v1/projects/:projectRef/envvars endpoint of Trigger.dev, where an improper authorization issue allows attackers with a restricted read:envvars key to obtain the root secret and plaintext secrets. This could lead to unauthorized task triggering and admin JWT creation. The vulnerability affects Trigger.dev versions before 4.6.0. To mitigate this vulnerability, defenders should prioritize verifying exposure of Trigger.dev installations, especially those with untrusted or internet-exposed instances, and upgrade to version 4.6.0 or later. Monitoring for suspicious activity related to envvars API access and reviewing existing secrets and tokens is also recommended. A thorough
Defensive priority
Defenders should prioritize verifying exposure of Trigger.dev installations, especially those with untrusted or internet-exposed instances, and upgrade to version 4.6.0 or later. Monitoring for suspicious activity related to envvars API access and reviewing existing secrets and tokens is also recommended.
Recommended defensive actions
- Verify Trigger.dev installations for exposure, especially those with untrusted or internet-exposed instances.
- Upgrade Trigger.dev to version 4.6.0 or later.
- Monitor for suspicious activity related to envvars API access.
- Review existing secrets and tokens for potential compromise.
- Perform a thorough review of the envvars API endpoint configuration.
- Implement additional logging and monitoring for the envvars API endpoint.
- Conduct a security audit to identify potential vulnerabilities in Trigger.dev deployments.
Evidence notes
The CVE record and source item provide details on the vulnerability, including its description, affected versions, and references to vendor advisories. However, the corpus does not provide explicit information on exploitation or victim impact.
Sources and references
Verified primary and authoritative sources
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CVE-2026-114069 CVE Program record
Publisher, destination, and source semantics verified
URL: https://www.cve.org/CVERecord?id=CVE-2026-114069
CVE Program - Official CVE Program record with source-provided CVE metadata.
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CVE-2026-114069 NVD vulnerability detail
Publisher, destination, and source semantics verified
URL: https://nvd.nist.gov/vuln/detail/CVE-2026-114069
NIST National Vulnerability Database - Official NIST NVD detail page and source-specific vulnerability assessment.
Supplemental references
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Trigger.dev before 4.6.0 Root Secret Disclosure via envvars API Endpoint
Unverified legacy reference
URL: https://raw.githubusercontent.com/CVEProject/cvelistV5/main/cves/2026/114xxx/CVE-2026-114069.json
cve_program_cvelist_v5
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Source reference
Unverified legacy reference
URL: https://github.com/triggerdotdev/trigger.dev/security/advisories/GHSA-4gjx-f5hj-678x
Supplemental source - vendor-advisory
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Source reference
Unverified legacy reference
URL: https://www.vulncheck.com/advisories/trigger-dev-before-4.6.0-root-secret-disclosure-via-envvars-api-endpoint
Supplemental source - third-party-advisory
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.