GHSA-jqj2-x4c5-jfxm: Coder: Devcontainer recreate endpoint missing write authorization allows read-only roles to destroy containers
Summary
The devcontainer recreate endpoint relied on route middleware that checked only ActionRead on the workspace and, unlike the sibling delete endpoint, performed no ActionUpdate check before triggering the destructive rebuild.
Note: Exploitation requires an existing low-privilege role with access to the target workspace.
Impact
Any authenticated principal with read-only workspace access, such as a Template Admin or Org Template Admin, could recreate a devcontainer, destroying uncommitted in-container state and, if called repeatedly, denying service. This is an authorization bypass leading to data loss and denial of service.
Patches
The fix adds an explicit ActionUpdate authorization check before the agent is dialed like the delete endpoint.
The fix was backported to all supported release lines:
| Release line | Patched version |
|---|---|
| 2.34 | v2.34.2 |
| 2.33 | v2.33.8 |
| 2.32 | v2.32.7 |
| 2.29 (ESR) | v2.29.17 |
Workarounds
None.
Resources
- Fix: #25812
Credits
Coder would like to thank Anthropic's Security Team (ANT-2026-22454) for independently disclosing this issue!
Details
Original advisory: https://github.com/advisories/GHSA-jqj2-x4c5-jfxm
Exploitation outlook
EPSS (FIRST.org) estimates each CVE’s probability of exploitation in the next 30 days — here is the CSIRTS.com read on those numbers.
- Low exploitation riskCVE-2026-554330.39% 30-day exploitation probability — currently an unlikely target, but scores change as exploit code circulates. Riskier than 31% of all scored CVEs.
Referenced CVEs
| CVE | CSIRTS overview | External |
|---|---|---|
| CVE-2026-55433 | coverage & exploitation status | NVD · CVE.org |
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