CVE-2026-73236
Apache Syncope: Cross-Realm authorization bypass in delegated administration
Description
Incorrect Authorization vulnerability in Apache Syncope. Delegated administration security checks are based on Realm hierarchy and enforced via prefix matches. Due to incorrect implementation, two sibling Realms whose names begin with the same string cannot be correctly distinguished, resulting in incorrect authorization. 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 | HIGH | 134c704f-9b21-4f2e-91b3-4a467353bcc0 |
Solution
- Upgrade to Apache Syncope version 4.0.8.
- Upgrade to Apache Syncope version 4.1.3.
- Apply available security patches promptly.
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-2026-73236.
| URL | Resource |
|---|---|
| https://lists.apache.org/thread/5m8t357n2xt38ym5l2rrgbjyztd97yjv | |
| http://www.openwall.com/lists/oss-security/2026/09/14/7 |
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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:N/S:U/C:N/I:H/A:N Added SSVC {'id': 'CVE-2026-73236', 'role': 'CISA Coordinator', 'options': [{'exploitation': 'none'}, {'automatable': 'yes'}, {'technicalImpact': 'partial'}], 'version': '2.0.3', 'timestamp': '2026-09-14T19:31:24.987792Z'} -
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/2026/09/14/7 -
New CVE Received by [email protected]
Sep. 14, 2026
Action Type Old Value New Value Added Description Incorrect Authorization vulnerability in Apache Syncope. Delegated administration security checks are based on Realm hierarchy and enforced via prefix matches. Due to incorrect implementation, two sibling Realms whose names begin with the same string cannot be correctly distinguished, resulting in incorrect authorization. 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-863 Added Affected New affected value received. <a href="https://github.com/CVEProject/cvelistV5/blob/main/cves/2026/73xxx/CVE-2026-73236.json">CVE-2026-73236</a> Added Reference https://lists.apache.org/thread/5m8t357n2xt38ym5l2rrgbjyztd97yjv