CVE-2026-23795 (GCVE-0-2026-23795)

Vulnerability from cvelistv5 – Published: 2026-02-03 15:14 – Updated: 2026-02-03 16:00
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Title
Apache Syncope: Console XXE on Keymaster parameters
Summary
Improper Restriction of XML External Entity Reference vulnerability in Apache Syncope Console. An administrator with adequate entitlements to create or edit Keymaster parameters via Console can construct malicious XML text to launch an XXE attack, thereby causing sensitive data leakage occurs. This issue affects Apache Syncope: from 3.0 through 3.0.15, from 4.0 through 4.0.3. Users are recommended to upgrade to version 3.0.16 / 4.0.4, which fix this issue.
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CWE
  • CWE-611 - Improper Restriction of XML External Entity Reference
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Vendor Product Version
Apache Software Foundation Apache Syncope Affected: 3.0 , ≤ 3.0.15 (semver)
Affected: 4.0 , ≤ 4.0.3 (semver)
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follycat Y0n3er
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