CVE-2026-110535
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Improper Privilege Management in Apache Syncope

Publication date: 2026-11-02

Last updated on: 2026-11-02

Assigner: Apache Software Foundation

Description
Improper Privilege Management vulnerability in Apache Syncope. AuthProfile self-updates allow non-admin users to configure impersonation for WA surrogate authentication. This issue affects Apache Syncope: from 3.0.12 through 3.0.16, from 4.0.0-M0 through 4.0.8, from 4.1.0-M0 through 4.1.3. Users are recommended to upgrade to version 4.0.9 / 4.1.4, which fix this issue.

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Published
2026-11-02
Last Modified
2026-11-02
Generated
2026-11-02
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2026-11-02
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CVE-2026-110535

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CWE-269 The product does not properly assign, modify, track, or check privileges for an actor, creating an unintended sphere of control for that actor.

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Executive Summary

This vulnerability is an Improper Privilege Management issue in Apache Syncope. It allows non-admin users to configure impersonation for WA surrogate authentication through AuthProfile self-updates.

Detection Guidance

This vulnerability allows non-admin users to configure impersonation for WA surrogate authentication due to improper privilege management. Check Apache Syncope logs for unauthorized AuthProfile self-updates or suspicious impersonation attempts. Verify user roles and permissions to ensure only admins can modify authentication settings.

Impact Analysis

Non-admin users could gain unauthorized privileges by exploiting this flaw, potentially allowing them to impersonate other users or escalate their access within the system.

Compliance Impact

This vulnerability could lead to unauthorized access or data breaches, which may violate compliance requirements such as GDPR or HIPAA due to improper privilege management.

Mitigation Strategies

Upgrade Apache Syncope to version 4.0.9 or 4.1.4 or later to address the improper privilege management issue.

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