CVE-2026-111609
PKP Open Journal Systems through 3.5.0-5 Cross-Journal Subscription IDOR via updateSubscription
Description
PKP Open Journal Systems through 3.5.0-5 contains an insecure direct object reference vulnerability that allows journal or subscription managers to access other journals' subscriptions by supplying arbitrary subscription ids. Attackers can enumerate sequential ids through editSubscription to view subscriber details and use updateSubscription to reassign subscriptions to their own journal, revoking victims' access.
INFO
Published Date :
Oct. 16, 2026, 6:17 p.m.
Last Modified :
Oct. 16, 2026, 7 p.m.
Remotely Exploit :
Yes !
Source :
[email protected]
Affected Products
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CVSS Scores
| Score | Version | Severity | Vector | Exploitability Score | Impact Score | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| CVSS 3.1 | LOW | 83251b91-4cc7-4094-a5c7-464a1b83ea10 | ||||
| CVSS 3.1 | LOW | MITRE-CVE | ||||
| CVSS 3.1 | LOW | [email protected] | ||||
| CVSS 4.0 | MEDIUM | 83251b91-4cc7-4094-a5c7-464a1b83ea10 | ||||
| CVSS 4.0 | MEDIUM | [email protected] |
Solution
- Update PKP Open Journal Systems to the latest version.
- Restrict access to subscription management functions.
- Validate user permissions for all subscription actions.
- Implement robust input validation for subscription IDs.
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New CVE Received by [email protected]
Oct. 16, 2026
Action Type Old Value New Value Added Description PKP Open Journal Systems through 3.5.0-5 contains an insecure direct object reference vulnerability that allows journal or subscription managers to access other journals' subscriptions by supplying arbitrary subscription ids. Attackers can enumerate sequential ids through editSubscription to view subscriber details and use updateSubscription to reassign subscriptions to their own journal, revoking victims' access. Added CVSS V4.0 AV:N/AC:L/AT:N/PR:H/UI:N/VC:L/VI:L/VA:N/SC:N/SI:N/SA:N/E:X/CR:X/IR:X/AR:X/MAV:X/MAC:X/MAT:X/MPR:X/MUI:X/MVC:X/MVI:X/MVA:X/MSC:X/MSI:X/MSA:X/S:X/AU:X/R:X/V:X/RE:X/U:X Added CVSS V3.1 AV:N/AC:L/PR:H/UI:N/S:U/C:L/I:L/A:N Added CWE CWE-639 Added Affected New affected value received. <a href="https://github.com/CVEProject/cvelistV5/blob/main/cves/2026/111xxx/CVE-2026-111609.json">CVE-2026-111609</a> Added Reference https://github.com/pkp/ojs/blob/3_5_0-5/controllers/grid/subscriptions/IndividualSubscriptionForm.php#L47-L51 Added Reference https://github.com/pkp/ojs/blob/3_5_0-5/controllers/grid/subscriptions/InstitutionalSubscriptionForm.php#L57-L62 Added Reference https://hackmd.io/@hieuPenguinnn/ojs-subscription-form-cross-journal-idor Added Reference https://www.vulncheck.com/advisories/pkp-open-journal-systems-through-3.5.0-5-cross-journal-subscription-idor-via-updatesubscription