Apache Syncope authorization bypass through User-Controlled key (CVE-2026-113511)
Delegated administrators can bypass Realm update boundaries without destination permission.
Auth bypass in Apache Syncope for Realm subtree relocation across boundaries
Apache Syncope allows a delegated administrator to relocate a Realm subtree across administrative realm boundaries without destination permissions via user-controlled key. This bypasses authorization controls. An attacker gains unauthorized Realm access. Affected are Syncope users on specified versions.
What to do: Upgrade to Apache Syncope 4.0.9 or 4.1.4. No workaround mentioned.
| Product | Affected | Fixed in |
|---|---|---|
| Apache Syncope | 3.0.0-M0 through 3.0.16, from 4.0.0-M0 through 4.0.8, from 4.1.0-M0 through 4.1.3 | 4.0.9 / 4.1.4 |
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Authorization bypass through User-Controlled key vulnerability in Apache Syncope. A delegated administrator can relocate a Realm subtree across administrative realm boundaries without permission for the destination This issue affects Apache Syncope: from 3.0.0-M0 through 3.0.16, from 4.0.0-M0 through 4.0.8, from 4.1.0-M0 through 4.1.3. Users are recommended to upgrade to version 4.0.9 / 4.1.4, which fix this issue.
Delegated administrators can bypass Realm update boundaries without destination permission.
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