CVE-2026-73191
Apache Syncope: CAS service URL injection via Forwarded HTTP headers
Description
URL Redirection to Untrusted Site ('Open Redirect') vulnerability in Apache Syncope. When the Syncope SRA is configured for CAS authentication, the target Apereo CAS instance's URL is calculated by unconditionally looking at client-supplied forwarded HTTP headers. 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.
INFO
Published Date :
Sept. 14, 2026, 2:17 p.m.
Last Modified :
Sept. 14, 2026, 8:58 p.m.
Remotely Exploit :
Yes !
Source :
[email protected]
CVSS Scores
| Score | Version | Severity | Vector | Exploitability Score | Impact Score | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| CVSS | 134c704f-9b21-4f2e-91b3-4a467353bcc0 | |||||
| CVSS 3.1 | MEDIUM | 134c704f-9b21-4f2e-91b3-4a467353bcc0 |
Solution
- Upgrade Apache Syncope to version 4.0.8 or 4.1.3.
- Ensure CAS authentication is configured securely.
- Validate forwarded HTTP headers.
References to Advisories, Solutions, and Tools
Here, you will find a curated list of external links that provide in-depth
information, practical solutions, and valuable tools related to
CVE-2026-73191.
| URL | Resource |
|---|---|
| https://lists.apache.org/thread/vx9bons1znhdkdpsxwjpy6qqqjc8xqtk | |
| http://www.openwall.com/lists/oss-security/2026/09/14/5 |
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CVE Modified by 134c704f-9b21-4f2e-91b3-4a467353bcc0
Sep. 14, 2026
Action Type Old Value New Value Added CVSS V3.1 AV:N/AC:L/PR:N/UI:R/S:C/C:L/I:L/A:N Added SSVC {'id': 'CVE-2026-73191', 'role': 'CISA Coordinator', 'options': [{'exploitation': 'none'}, {'automatable': 'no'}, {'technicalImpact': 'partial'}], 'version': '2.0.3', 'timestamp': '2026-09-14T19:32:24.226704Z'} -
CVE Modified by af854a3a-2127-422b-91ae-364da2661108
Sep. 14, 2026
Action Type Old Value New Value Added Reference http://www.openwall.com/lists/oss-security/2026/09/14/5 -
New CVE Received by [email protected]
Sep. 14, 2026
Action Type Old Value New Value Added Description URL Redirection to Untrusted Site ('Open Redirect') vulnerability in Apache Syncope. When the Syncope SRA is configured for CAS authentication, the target Apereo CAS instance's URL is calculated by unconditionally looking at client-supplied forwarded HTTP headers. 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. Added CWE CWE-601 Added Affected New affected value received. <a href="https://github.com/CVEProject/cvelistV5/blob/main/cves/2026/73xxx/CVE-2026-73191.json">CVE-2026-73191</a> Added Reference https://lists.apache.org/thread/vx9bons1znhdkdpsxwjpy6qqqjc8xqtk