CVE-2026-8241
Improper Authorization in IAS Canias ERP 8.03 RMI Interface
Publication date: 2026-05-10
Last updated on: 2026-05-10
Assigner: VulDB
Description
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Affected Vendors & Products
| Vendor | Product | Version / Range |
|---|---|---|
| industrial_application_software | canias_erp | 8.03 |
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Exploitability
| CWE ID | Description |
|---|---|
| CWE-266 | A product incorrectly assigns a privilege to a particular actor, creating an unintended sphere of control for that actor. |
| CWE-285 | The product does not perform or incorrectly performs an authorization check when an actor attempts to access a resource or perform an action. |
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Can you explain this vulnerability to me?
CVE-2026-8241 is a vulnerability in the Industrial Application Software IAS Canias ERP version 8.03, specifically in the function iasGetServerInfoEvent of the RMI Interface component. This vulnerability allows an attacker to remotely execute an attack that leads to improper authorization, meaning the attacker can access certain server information without proper authentication.
The exploit involves connecting to the RMI registry on port 27499 and invoking specific methods to retrieve server details such as version, start date, Java version, operating system, and process ID. This can be done without any user credentials, making it a pre-authentication vulnerability.
How can this vulnerability impact me? :
This vulnerability can impact you by allowing an attacker to remotely gather sensitive server information from your Canias ERP system without any authentication. Such information disclosure can aid attackers in further attacks or reconnaissance.
Although the vulnerability does not directly allow modification or destruction of data, the improper authorization and information leakage can weaken your system's security posture and potentially expose internal details that should remain confidential.
How can this vulnerability be detected on my network or system? Can you suggest some commands?
This vulnerability can be detected by attempting to connect to the Canias ERP RMI registry on port 27499 and invoking specific methods without authentication.
A proof-of-concept exploit uses a Java program (GetServerInfo.java) that connects to the RMI registry, looks up the binding "11000000S2OUT", and calls the hasCompression() and doAction() methods to retrieve server information.
To detect the vulnerability, you can try to replicate this approach by using Java RMI client commands or scripts that connect to port 27499 and invoke these methods to see if server information is disclosed without authentication.
- Check if port 27499 is open on the target system (e.g., using nmap: nmap -p 27499 <target-ip>)
- Use a Java RMI client or a custom Java program similar to GetServerInfo.java to connect to the RMI registry and invoke the binding "11000000S2OUT"
- Invoke the hasCompression() and doAction() methods to attempt to retrieve server details such as version, start date, Java version, OS, and process ID
How does this vulnerability affect compliance with common standards and regulations (like GDPR, HIPAA)?:
The vulnerability in Industrial Application Software IAS Canias ERP 8.03 allows remote attackers to retrieve sensitive server information without authentication, leading to improper authorization.
Such unauthorized access to sensitive information could potentially impact compliance with standards and regulations like GDPR and HIPAA, which require protection of sensitive data and proper access controls.
However, the provided information does not explicitly detail the direct effects on compliance with these regulations.
What immediate steps should I take to mitigate this vulnerability?
The provided information does not include specific mitigation steps or patches for this vulnerability.
Given the vulnerability allows remote exploitation without authentication and involves the RMI Interface on port 27499, immediate steps could include restricting network access to the affected service, such as blocking or filtering traffic to port 27499 from untrusted networks.
Additionally, monitoring for unusual activity related to the RMI registry and applying any available vendor updates or patches as soon as they become available is recommended.