CVE-2026-115998
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IDOR Vulnerability in Cervantes v1.3-beta Exposes Project Data

Publication date: 2026-10-24

Last updated on: 2026-10-24

Assigner: 772f0079-75c2-41ca-913e-d9072716578b

Description
IDOR in Cervantes version v1.3-beta could allow an authenticated attacker ca access sensitive findings, proof-of-concept details, credentials, and client information from projects they do not belong to. Additionally, they can modify finding statuses and transfer findings to their own projects, compromising data confidentiality and integrity.

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Published
2026-10-24
Last Modified
2026-10-24
Generated
2026-10-24
AI Q&A
2026-10-24
EPSS Evaluated
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NVD
CVE-2026-115998
EUVD
EUVD-2026-109262

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Vendor Product Version / Range
CervantesSec cervantes alpha 0.3

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Exploitability

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CWE ID Description
CWE-639 The system's authorization functionality does not prevent one user from gaining access to another user's data or record by modifying the key value identifying the data.

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Executive Summary

This is an Insecure Direct Object Reference (IDOR) vulnerability in Cervantes v1.3-beta. An authenticated attacker can access sensitive data like findings, credentials, and client information from projects they are not authorized to view. They can also modify finding statuses and transfer findings to their own projects, affecting data confidentiality and integrity.

Detection Guidance

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Check Cervantes logs for unauthorized access to sensitive project data or modifications to finding statuses. Monitor network traffic for unusual API calls between projects.

Impact Analysis

An attacker could steal sensitive project data, credentials, or client information. They might alter finding statuses to hide malicious activity or move findings to their own projects, disrupting legitimate work and compromising data integrity.

Compliance Impact

This vulnerability could lead to unauthorized access to personal or sensitive data, violating GDPR and HIPAA requirements for data confidentiality and access controls. Organizations may face compliance violations, legal penalties, and reputational damage.

Mitigation Strategies
  • Upgrade Cervantes to the latest patched version immediately.
  • Review and restrict project access permissions to ensure users only access data they are authorized for.
  • Audit all recent changes to finding statuses or project transfers for signs of exploitation.
  • Implement additional logging for authentication and authorization events.

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