CVE-2026-73668: apache software foundation apache syncope Incorrect Authorization
Vulnerability summary
CVE-2026-73668 is a critical (CVSS 9.8) Incorrect Authorization vulnerability in apache software foundation apache syncope. EPSS estimates a 0.51% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days, higher than 42.3% of scored vulnerabilities.
Timeline
- 14-09-2026PublishedVulnerability first disclosed.
- 14-09-2026Last modifiedVulnerability information updated.
Description
Incorrect Authorization vulnerability in Apache Syncope. An administrator with adequate entitlements in a given Realm may be able to read via REST the full Connector configuration, confidential properties included, scoped in another Realm and thus be able to effectively duplicate such Connector instance into the Realm they have administration rights 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 metrics
2 scores · 2 sources · 1 version- NVDNIST9.8CriticalCVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:N/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H
EPSS trend
Probability
0.51%
Chance of exploitation in the next 30 days
Percentile
42%
Versus all other CVEs
30-day change
+0.04 pp
From 0.48% on 18-09-2026
Known exploited
Compare KEV catalogsNot in any of the 3 tracked catalogs.
Public exploits
0 foundNo public exploits indexed.
Weaknesses
CWE · root causeAffected systems
Apache software foundation1 product
- apache syncope≥ 3.0.0-M0, ≤ 3.0.16 | ≥ 4.0.0-M0, ≤ 4.0.7 | ≥ 4.1.0-M0, ≤ 4.1.2
1 vendor · 1 product
References
2 links- lists.apache.org/thread/4lgsbbgc72mngf6mc1q5b1cj3d9nyphnVendor Advisory