Description
Nango before 0.71.6 contains a missing authentication vulnerability in the runner tRPC server that allows unauthenticated attackers to execute arbitrary JavaScript code by invoking the exposed start procedure without credentials. Attackers with network access to the runner port can send requests to the unauthenticated start procedure, bypassing the unenforced RUNNER_SECRET_KEY environment variable, to achieve remote code execution within the runner process.
Published: 2026-09-04
Score: 9.2 Critical
EPSS: 1.3% Low
KEV: No
Impact: Remote Code Execution via unauthenticated access to the runner tRPC server
Action: Immediate Patch
AI Analysis

Impact

A flaw in Nango versions prior to 0.71.6 allows an attacker to invoke the exposed start procedure on the runner tRPC server without authentication, enabling the execution of arbitrary JavaScript code within the runner process. The vulnerability bypasses the RUNNER_SECRET_KEY check, meaning that no credentials are required to trigger code execution.

Affected Systems

The affected product is Nango, distributed by NangoHQ. All releases before version 0.71.6 are vulnerable; upgrading to 0.71.6 or later removes the flaw.

Risk and Exploitability

The CVSS score of 9.2 classifies this as Critical. Although the EPSS score is not provided, the lack of authentication and the ability to execute code remotely make exploitation highly likely if the runner port is reachable from the network. This CVE is not listed in the CISA KEV catalog, but the vulnerability itself remains exploitable until patched. Attackers can compromise the runner environment, potentially affecting any services or data that the runner can access.

Generated by OpenCVE AI on September 4, 2026 at 20:10 UTC.

Remediation

No vendor fix or workaround currently provided.

OpenCVE Recommended Actions

  • Upgrade Nango to version 0.71.6 or later to remove the missing authentication bug.
  • Restrict network access to the runner tRPC port using firewall rules to ensure only trusted hosts can reach it.
  • Require and verify the RUNNER_SECRET_KEY environment variable for all runner instances, treating it as a mandatory credential.
  • Enable logging of runner start attempts and review logs regularly for signs of unauthorized activity.

Generated by OpenCVE AI on September 4, 2026 at 20:10 UTC.

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History

Tue, 08 Sep 2026 18:30:00 +0000

Type Values Removed Values Added
Metrics ssvc

{'options': {'Automatable': 'no', 'Exploitation': 'none', 'Technical Impact': 'total'}, 'version': '2.0.3'}


Mon, 07 Sep 2026 08:45:00 +0000

Type Values Removed Values Added
First Time appeared Nangohq
Nangohq nango
Vendors & Products Nangohq
Nangohq nango

Fri, 04 Sep 2026 18:00:00 +0000

Type Values Removed Values Added
Description Nango before 0.71.6 contains a missing authentication vulnerability in the runner tRPC server that allows unauthenticated attackers to execute arbitrary JavaScript code by invoking the exposed start procedure without credentials. Attackers with network access to the runner port can send requests to the unauthenticated start procedure, bypassing the unenforced RUNNER_SECRET_KEY environment variable, to achieve remote code execution within the runner process.
Title Nango < 0.71.6 Missing Authentication RCE via runner tRPC server
Weaknesses CWE-306
References
Metrics cvssV3_1

{'score': 8.1, 'vector': 'CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:H/PR:N/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H'}

cvssV4_0

{'score': 9.2, 'vector': 'CVSS:4.0/AV:N/AC:L/AT:P/PR:N/UI:N/VC:H/VI:H/VA:H/SC:N/SI:N/SA:N'}


cve-icon MITRE

Status: PUBLISHED

Assigner: VulnCheck

Published:

Updated: 2026-09-08T17:45:11.577Z

Reserved: 2026-05-22T19:44:51.098Z

Link: CVE-2026-9317

cve-icon Vulnrichment

Updated: 2026-09-08T17:45:07.241Z

cve-icon NVD

Status : Deferred

Published: 2026-09-04T18:18:07.297

Modified: 2026-09-23T17:17:45.130

Link: CVE-2026-9317

cve-icon Redhat

No data.

cve-icon OpenCVE Enrichment

Updated: 2026-09-07T08:26:03Z

Weaknesses
  • CWE-306

    Missing Authentication for Critical Function