CVE-2026-55842 Details
Description
Scoold is a Q&A and a knowledge sharing platform for teams. Prior to 1.69.1, the apiCorsConfiguration() method in src/main/java/com/erudika/scoold/ScooldServer.java combines addAllowedOriginPattern("*") with setAllowCredentials(true), causing Spring to reflect any requesting origin while allowing cookies or session tokens. A malicious website visited by a logged-in Scoold user can therefore issue authenticated API requests, read user data, questions, and configuration, and trigger state-changing operations on the user's behalf. This issue is fixed in version 1.69.1.
A vulnerability in Scoold, a Q&A and knowledge sharing platform for teams, prior to version 1.69.1, allows cross-origin authenticated API access from any domain. The issue arises because the 'apiCorsConfiguration()' method in 'ScooldServer.java' combines 'addAllowedOriginPattern("*")' with 'setAllowCredentials(true)'. This configuration causes Spring to reflect the requesting origin while allowing cookies or session tokens. As a result, a malicious website can issue authenticated API requests on behalf of a logged-in Scoold user, accessing user data, questions, and configuration, and performing state-changing operations. The vulnerability is fixed in version 1.69.1.
Users can update to Scoold version 1.69.1 or later, where this vulnerability is fixed.
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Volerion
Assessed Oct 15, 2026CISA-ADP
Assessed Oct 15, 2026References to Advisories, Solutions, and Tools
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| URL | Source(s) | Tag(s) |
|---|---|---|
| https://github.com/Erudika/scoold/commit/6412441f656984c07af147b6ba2f2fc7906b2c5c | [email protected] | Source CodeVendor |
| https://github.com/Erudika/scoold/releases/tag/1.69.1 | [email protected] | Release NotesVendor |
| https://github.com/Erudika/scoold/security/advisories/GHSA-q684-4jqv-c63c | [email protected] | AdvisoryExploitRemedyVendor |
Weakness Enumeration
| CWE-ID | CWE Name | Source |
|---|---|---|
| CWE-346 | Origin Validation Error | [email protected] |
| CWE-942 | Permissive Cross-domain Policy with Untrusted Domains | [email protected] |
Affected Products
| Product | Versions |
|---|---|
| Erudika Scoold | <= 1.69.0 (semver) |
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Change History
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| Date | Action | Recorded By |
|---|---|---|
| Oct 16, 2026 | CVE Modified | CISA-ADP |
| Oct 15, 2026 | New CVE Received | [email protected] |