CVE-2026-115748 Details
Description
**UNSUPPORTED WHEN ASSIGNED** Authorization bypass in Apache Vysper, all versions. Apache Vysper is an XMPP (Jabber) server library. Its XEP-0077 (In-Band Registration) implementation is missing an authentication check, allowing any authenticated user to compromise other accounts. As this project is retired, we do not plan to release a version that fixes this issue. Users are recommended to find an alternative.
An authorization bypass vulnerability has been identified in Apache Vysper, an XMPP server library, affecting all versions. The issue arises in the implementation of XEP-0077 (In-Band Registration), which lacks a proper authentication check. This flaw allows any authenticated user to compromise other accounts. As Apache Vysper is a retired project, no fix will be released, and users are advised to seek alternatives.
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No data available for CVSS Version 2.0 on this CVE.
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Assessed Oct 26, 2026CISA-ADP
Assessed Nov 2, 2026References to Advisories, Solutions, and Tools
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| URL | Source(s) | Tag(s) |
|---|---|---|
| http://www.openwall.com/lists/oss-security/2026/10/23/21 | CVE | AdvisoryMailing List |
| https://lists.apache.org/thread.html/979n9lzg10vc7tdrrlgy4lh5yrsw8wsj | [email protected] | AdvisoryMailing ListVendor |
| https://mina.apache.org/vysper-project/ | [email protected] | ProductVendor |
Weakness Enumeration
| CWE-ID | CWE Name | Source |
|---|---|---|
| CWE-639 | Authorization Bypass Through User-Controlled Key | [email protected] |
Affected Products
| Product | Versions |
|---|---|
| Apache Vysper | <= 0 |
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Change History
3 change records found show changes
| Date | Action | Recorded By |
|---|---|---|
| Nov 2, 2026 | CVE Modified | CISA-ADP |
| Oct 26, 2026 | New CVE Received | [email protected] |
| Oct 26, 2026 | CVE Modified | CVE |
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