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WS-2022-0039
Published:May 14, 2026
Updated:May 14, 2026
Impact A vulnerability exists in Pterodactyl Panel "<= 1.6.6" that could allow a malicious attacker that compromises an API key to generate an authenticated user session that is not revoked when the API key is deleted, thus allowing the malicious user to remain logged in as the user the key belonged to. It is important to note that a malicious user must first compromise an existing API key for a user to exploit this issue. It cannot be exploited by chance, and requires a coordinated attack against an individual account using a known API key. Patches This issue has been addressed in the "v1.7.0" release of Pterodactyl Panel. Workarounds Those not wishing to upgrade may apply the change below: diff --git a/app/Http/Middleware/Api/AuthenticateKey.php b/app/Http/Middleware/Api/AuthenticateKey.php index eb25dac6..857bfab2 100644 --- a/app/Http/Middleware/Api/AuthenticateKey.php +++ b/app/Http/Middleware/Api/AuthenticateKey.php @@ -70,7 +70,7 @@ class AuthenticateKey } else { $model = $this->authenticateApiKey($request->bearerToken(), $keyType); - $this->auth->guard()->loginUsingId($model->user_id); + $this->auth->guard()->onceUsingId($model->user_id); } For more information If you have any questions or comments about this advisory please reach out to "Tactical Fish#8008" on "Discord" (https://discord.gg/pterodactyl) or email "dane@pterodactyl.io".
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CVSS v4
Base Score:
7.3
Attack Vector
NETWORK
Attack Complexity
HIGH
Attack Requirements
NONE
Privileges Required
HIGH
User Interaction
PASSIVE
Vulnerable System Confidentiality
HIGH
Vulnerable System Integrity
HIGH
Vulnerable System Availability
LOW
Subsequent System Confidentiality
NONE
Subsequent System Integrity
NONE
Subsequent System Availability
NONE
CVSS v3
Base Score:
6
Attack Vector
NETWORK
Attack Complexity
HIGH
Privileges Required
HIGH
User Interaction
REQUIRED
Scope
UNCHANGED
Confidentiality
HIGH
Integrity
HIGH
Availability
LOW
Weakness Type (CWE)
Insufficient Session Expiration