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Apache Syncope Vulnerabilities Allow Attackers to Execute Malicious Code and Bypass Controls

Cyber Security Newsby Abinaya ()2 min read4 · 1 read
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Apache Syncope fixed three flaws enabling SQL injection, Groovy sandbox escape, and JWT token theft to impersonate higher-privileged users.

Apache Syncope, an open-source identity management and access governance platform, disclosed CVE-2026-82232, a stacked-query SQL injection in the Task search sort parameter; CVE-2026-77147, a Groovy sandbox escape via malicious Command classes; and CVE-2026-73178, retrieval of signed JWT access tokens via REST enabling impersonation of more privileged users. All three flaws require administrator-level entitlements to exploit and affect Syncope 3.0, 4.0, and 4.1 releases. Fixes shipped in versions 4.0.8 and 4.1.3, with researchers Alon Galili and n0mi1k credited.

Key facts
  • CVE-2026-82232: SQL injection with stacked queries in Task search sort parameter
  • CVE-2026-77147: Groovy sandbox escape via malicious CommandArgs implementation in Command classes
  • CVE-2026-73178: signed JWT tokens retrievable via REST to impersonate privileged users
  • All three require administrator entitlements; fixed in Syncope 4.0.8 and 4.1.3
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Vulnerabilities mentioned

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CVEVulnerabilityCVSSEPSSSignalsPublished
CVE-2026-82232
+1 related CVE
Privileged SQL Injection via Sort Clause in Apache Syncope
9.8
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CVE-2026-77147
Groovy Sandbox Escape Allows Code Injection in Apache Syncope
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Apache Syncope has disclosed three important security vulnerabilities that could allow authorized administrators to execute malicious SQL commands, bypass Groovy sandbox protections, and impersonate higher-privileged users. The issues affect several Apache Syncope 3. 0, 4.

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By Abinaya · cybersecuritynews.com

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