7.0
High
github.com/daytonaio/daytona

CVE-2026-54321

CVE-2026-54321 is a high-severity incorrect authorization vulnerability in github.com/daytonaio/daytona (go), affecting versions >= 0.101.0, <= 0.183.0. It is fixed in 0.184.0.

Key facts
CVSS score
7.0
High
Attack vector
Network
Issuing authority
GitHub Advisory Database
Affected package
github.com/daytonaio/daytona
Fixed in
0.184.0
Disclosed
2026

Summary

Summary Sandbox previews that were switched from public to private could remain reachable without authentication for a short period after the change, due to a cached visibility state that was not invalidated when the sandbox's visibility changed. Impact When a sandbox owner changed a preview from public to private, the preview proxy could continue serving unauthenticated requests to that sandbox's ordinary preview ports for a bounded period before the change took effect. Only sandboxes that had been made public and were later set back to private were affected, and only until the proxy's cached visibility state was refreshed. Terminal, toolbox, and recording-dashboard ports were never affected, as those always require authentication. The issue did not involve cross-tenant access, privilege escalation, or remote code execution. Patches Fixed in v0.184.0. Sandbox visibility changes now invalidate the proxy's cached preview state immediately, so revoking a public preview takes effect on the next request. Workarounds Upgrade to v0.184.0 or later. There is no configuration workaround for earlier versions. Credit Reported through Daytona's Vulnerability Disclosure Program by mrknightnidu(nidalkhan). Linkedin: https://www.linkedin.com/in/mrknight-nidu-031340328/

Impact

What is incorrect authorization?

The application does not correctly enforce access controls, allowing a principal to access resources or operations beyond their granted permissions. Typical impact: unauthorized data access or execution of privileged operations.

Severity and exposure

CVE-2026-54321 has a CVSS score of 7.0 (High). The vector is network-reachable, no privileges required, and no user interaction. A CVSS score reflects the worst-case severity of the vulnerability, not your specific exposure. Whether this affects your application depends on whether the vulnerable code is present and reachable in your environment.

A fixed version is available (0.184.0). Upgrading removes the vulnerable code path.

Affected versions

go

  • github.com/daytonaio/daytona (>= 0.101.0, <= 0.183.0)

Security releases

  • github.com/daytonaio/daytona → 0.184.0 (go)
Kodem intelligence

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Remediation advice

Upgrade github.com/daytonaio/daytona to 0.184.0 or later to resolve this vulnerability.

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Frequently asked questions about CVE-2026-54321

What is CVE-2026-54321?

CVE-2026-54321 is a high-severity incorrect authorization vulnerability in github.com/daytonaio/daytona (go), affecting versions >= 0.101.0, <= 0.183.0. It is fixed in 0.184.0. The application does not correctly enforce access controls, allowing a principal to access resources or operations beyond their granted permissions.

How severe is CVE-2026-54321?

CVE-2026-54321 has a CVSS score of 7.0 (High). This score reflects the worst-case severity of the vulnerability, not your specific exposure. Whether it represents real risk in your environment depends on whether the vulnerable code is present and reachable.

Which versions of github.com/daytonaio/daytona are affected by CVE-2026-54321?

github.com/daytonaio/daytona (go) versions >= 0.101.0, <= 0.183.0 is affected.

Is there a fix for CVE-2026-54321?

Yes. CVE-2026-54321 is fixed in 0.184.0. Upgrade to this version or later.

Is CVE-2026-54321 exploitable, and should I be worried?

Whether CVE-2026-54321 is exploitable in your environment depends on whether the vulnerable code is present and reachable. A CVSS score is a worst-case rating; it does not account for your specific deployment, configuration, or usage patterns. Kodem, an Intelligent Application Security platform, uses runtime intelligence to show which vulnerabilities actually execute in production, so you can focus on the ones that represent real risk. Get a demo

What actually determines whether CVE-2026-54321 is exploitable, and how bad it is?

Exploitability and impact are not fixed properties of a CVE. They depend on runtime truth: whether the vulnerable code is present, reachable, and actually executes in your application. A high CVSS score on a dependency that never runs is not the same as real risk. Kodem, an Intelligent Application Security platform, uses runtime intelligence to reveal which vulnerabilities actually execute in production, so teams prioritize the ones that genuinely matter.

How do I fix CVE-2026-54321?

Upgrade github.com/daytonaio/daytona to 0.184.0 or later.

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