A vulnerability was found in nats-io nats-server up to 2.11.14/2.12.5. It has been rated as critical. Affected is an unknown function of the component Nats-Request-Info Header Handler. Performing a manipulation results in authentication bypass by spoofing.

This vulnerability is cataloged as CVE-2026-33223. It is possible to initiate the attack remotely. There is no exploit available.

Upgrading the affected component is advised.