CVE-2026-19572
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Hardcoded Authentication Bypass in FlexNet Publisher lmadmin

Publication date: 2026-10-07

Last updated on: 2026-10-07

Assigner: Flexera Software LLC

Description
A security vulnerability has been identified in FlexNet Publisher lmadmin. The vulnerability exists in a SOAP handler, where a hardcoded authentication bypass could allow an unauthenticated user to obtain a privileged administrator session without providing valid credentials.

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Published
2026-10-07
Last Modified
2026-10-07
Generated
2026-10-07
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2026-10-07
EPSS Evaluated
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NVD
CVE-2026-19572
EUVD
EUVD-2026-94166

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Vendor Product Version / Range
Flexera FlexNet Publisher 0

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CWE ID Description
CWE-288 The product requires authentication, but the product has an alternate path or channel that does not require authentication.

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Executive Summary

This vulnerability is in FlexNet Publisher lmadmin. It involves a SOAP handler with a hardcoded authentication bypass. An unauthenticated user can exploit this to gain a privileged administrator session without valid credentials.

Detection Guidance

This vulnerability involves a hardcoded authentication bypass in FlexNet Publisher lmadmin's SOAP handler. To detect it, inspect network traffic for unauthenticated SOAP requests to privileged endpoints. Check lmadmin logs for unusual administrator session creation without prior authentication attempts.

Impact Analysis

An attacker could gain full administrative access to the system, allowing them to execute arbitrary commands, steal sensitive data, or disrupt operations. This could lead to unauthorized system control and data breaches.

Compliance Impact

This vulnerability could lead to unauthorized access to sensitive data, violating GDPR and HIPAA requirements for data protection and access control. Non-compliance may result in legal penalties and reputational damage.

Mitigation Strategies

Immediately update FlexNet Publisher lmadmin to the latest patched version provided by Flexera to address the hardcoded authentication bypass in the SOAP handler.

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