Vulnerability Description
Improper Privilege Management vulnerability in Apache Syncope. Delegations can be created or updated with Roles not owned by the delegating User, or not for the same Realm subtree under the delegation management was granted for. 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.
CVSS Score
CRITICAL
Related Weaknesses (CWE)
References
- https://lists.apache.org/thread/13hph8sgx3wo6m103x0oc0zydf5rkl8y
- http://www.openwall.com/lists/oss-security/2026/09/14/9
FAQ
What is CVE-2026-73470?
CVE-2026-73470 is a vulnerability with a CVSS score of 9.8 (CRITICAL). Improper Privilege Management vulnerability in Apache Syncope. Delegations can be created or updated with Roles not owned by the delegating User, or not for the same Realm subtree under the deleg...
How severe is CVE-2026-73470?
CVE-2026-73470 has been rated CRITICAL with a CVSS base score of 9.8/10. This is considered a critical vulnerability requiring immediate attention.
Is there a patch for CVE-2026-73470?
Check the references section above for vendor advisories and patch information. Review vendor security bulletins for remediation guidance.