CVE-2026-87785 Details
Description
Authentication bypass by spoofing vulnerability in Apache Syncope. When the configured JWKS settings for internal JWT authentication are disclosed (at least protocol and key), an attacker can spoof another user's privileges after completing a successful authentication and obtaining a valid JWT. This issue affects Apache Syncope: from 3.0.0-M0 through 3.0.16, from 4.0.0-M0 through 4.0.7, from 4.1.0-M0 through 4.1.2. Users are recommended to upgrade to version 4.0.8 / 4.1.3, which fix this issue.
A vulnerability in Apache Syncope versions 3.0.0-M0 through 3.0.16, 4.0.0-M0 through 4.0.7, and 4.1.0-M0 through 4.1.2 allows authentication bypass by spoofing. When the JWKS settings for internal JWT authentication are exposed, an attacker can impersonate another user's privileges after successfully authenticating and obtaining a valid JWT.
Users are advised to upgrade to Apache Syncope versions 4.0.8 or 4.1.3, which address this vulnerability.
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CVSS 4.0 Severity and Vector Strings:
CVSS 3.x Severity and Vector Strings:
No data available for CVSS Version 2.0 on this CVE.
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Assessed Sep 14, 2026CISA-ADP
Assessed Sep 14, 2026References to Advisories, Solutions, and Tools
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| URL | Source(s) | Tag(s) |
|---|---|---|
| http://www.openwall.com/lists/oss-security/2026/09/14/24 | CVE | AdvisoryMailing ListRemedy |
| https://lists.apache.org/thread/3t3om8mny7ng52q053pdzpmtdtosnqoo | [email protected] | Mailing ListNot ApplicableVendor |
Weakness Enumeration
| CWE-ID | CWE Name | Source |
|---|---|---|
| CWE-290 | Authentication Bypass by Spoofing | [email protected] |
Affected Products
| Product | Versions |
|---|---|
| Apache Syncope | >= 3.0.0-M0, <= 3.0.16 (semver) >= 4.0.0-M0, <= 4.0.7 (semver) >= 4.1.0-M0, <= 4.1.2 (semver) |
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Change History
3 change records found show changes
| Date | Action | Recorded By |
|---|---|---|
| Sep 14, 2026 | CVE Modified | CISA-ADP |
| Sep 14, 2026 | CVE Modified | CVE |
| Sep 14, 2026 | New CVE Received | [email protected] |
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