CVE-2026-29771: Netmaker Vulnerable to Denial of Service via Server Shutdown Endpoint

March 4, 2026 (updated March 9, 2026)

The /api/server/shutdown endpoint allows termination of the Netmaker server process via syscall.SIGINT. This allows any user to repeatedly shut down the server, causing cyclic denial of service with approximately 3-second restart intervals.

References

github.com/advisories/GHSA-rhr9-hgcm-x289
github.com/gravitl/netmaker
github.com/gravitl/netmaker/security/advisories/GHSA-rhr9-hgcm-x289
nvd.nist.gov/vuln/detail/CVE-2026-29771

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