GCVE-1-2026-20108 (CVE-2026-97898)

Vulnerability from gna-1 – Published: 2026-09-25 09:44 – Updated: 2026-09-25 10:07 Exclusively Hosted Service
VLAI
Title
Broken authorization in Akia keyless entry lets an authenticated guest unlock other rooms
Summary
Insecure Direct Object Reference / missing object-level authorization in the Akia keyless entry cloud service. The unlock action is relying on a client-supplied room/door identifier that is not properly authorized server-side against the authenticated guest's booking. An authenticated guest could unlock rooms other than their own, resulting in unauthorized physical access to guest rooms at an affected property. As of 19th September 2026 the service is no more vulnerable to this attack (feedback received by the reporter).  The attack is remote but the effect is local to an affected property.
Severity
8.4 (High)
CVSS:4.0/AV:N/AC:L/AT:N/PR:N/UI:A/VC:H/VI:L/VA:N/SC:H/SI:H/SA:N
CWE
  • CWE-862 - Missing Authorization
  • CWE-639 - Authorization Bypass Through User-Controlled Key
Assigner
GNA-1 This instance
References
Impacted products
Vendor Product Version CPE status
akia akia Affected: 0 , < 2026.10.19 (semver)
guessed Create a notification for this product.
Credits
Philipp Brügger
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