Business Logic Errors in HKUDS AI-Trader from HKUDS
CVE-2026-85030

6.3MEDIUM

Key Information:

Vendor

Hkuds

Status
Ai-trader
Vendor
CVE Published:
3 September 2026

Badges

👾 Exploit Exists🟡 Public PoC

What is CVE-2026-85030?

A business logic error in HKUDS AI-Trader's selfRegister API Endpoint allows remote manipulation of the initial_balance argument in the routes_agent.py file. Attackers can exploit this flaw to cause significant inconsistencies in financial simulations. While the manipulation of initial_balance alters displayed values, it does not distort percent returns, presenting mainly a cosmetic issue. This issue has been publicly disclosed, and mitigating this vulnerability is crucial to protect the integrity of users' gameplay and rankings.

Affected Version(s)

AI-Trader d03ff6c056b32ced735adf7c19ed8175adb1c8df

Exploit Proof of Concept (PoC)

PoC code is written by security researchers to demonstrate the vulnerability can be exploited. PoC code is also a key component for weaponization which could lead to ransomware.

CVE-2026-85030 - Proof of Concept

References

https://vuldb.com/vuln/398295
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https://vuldb.com/vuln/398295/cti
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https://vuldb.com/cve/CVE-2026-85030
third-party-advisory

CVSS V4

Score:
6.3
Severity:
MEDIUM
Confidentiality:
None
Integrity:
Low
Availability:
None
Attack Vector:
Network
Attack Complexity:
High
Attack Required:
None
Privileges Required:
Undefined
User Interaction:
None

Timeline

  • 🟡

    Public PoC available

  • 👾

    Exploit known to exist

  • Vulnerability published

  • Vulnerability Reserved

Credit

davidgilmore (VulDB User)
VulDB CNA Team
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