CVE-2026-87785: apache software foundation apache syncope Authentication Bypass by Spoofing
Vulnerability summary
CVE-2026-87785 is a critical (CVSS 9.1) Authentication Bypass by Spoofing vulnerability in apache software foundation apache syncope. EPSS estimates a 0.55% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days, higher than 44.7% of scored vulnerabilities.
Timeline
- 14-09-2026PublishedVulnerability first disclosed.
- 14-09-2026Last modifiedVulnerability information updated.
Description
Authentication bypass by spoofing vulnerability in Apache Syncope. When the configured JWKS settings for internal JWT authentication are disclosed (at least protocol and key), an attacker can spoof another user's privileges after completing a successful authentication and obtaining a valid JWT. 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- NVDNIST9.1CriticalCVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:N/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:N
EPSS trend
Probability
0.55%
Chance of exploitation in the next 30 days
Percentile
45%
Versus all other CVEs
30-day change
+0.04 pp
From 0.51% 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/3t3om8mny7ng52q053pdzpmtdtosnqooVendor Advisory