CVE-2026-100102: CWE-489 Active debug code in Perforce P4 (Helix Core)
Description
Perforce P4 Search container images prior to 2026.4.2 enable an unauthenticated Java debug interface. An attacker with network access to this interface can execute arbitrary code as the P4 Search service account, potentially leading to compromise of the connected P4 Server.
CVSS v4.0
Score 9.5critical
Affected software
Perforce
P4 (Helix Core)
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Technical Analysis
Perforce P4 Search container images before 2026.4.2 expose an unauthenticated Java debug interface. This interface can be accessed by an attacker with network access, enabling arbitrary code execution with the privileges of the P4 Search service account. The vulnerability is categorized under CWE-489 (Active Debug Code) and has a CVSS 4.0 base score of 9.5, indicating a critical severity. Exploitation could lead to full compromise of the connected P4 Server environment.
Potential Impact
An attacker who can access the unauthenticated Java debug interface remotely can execute arbitrary code as the P4 Search service account. This may result in full compromise of the connected P4 Server, including unauthorized data access, modification, or disruption of service.
Mitigation Recommendations
Upgrade Perforce P4 (Helix Core) Search container images to version 2026.4.2 or later, where this vulnerability is fixed. No other mitigation or temporary workaround is indicated. Patch status is confirmed by the vendor advisory indicating the fix in 2026.4.2.
Technical Details
- Data Version
- 5.2
- Assigner Short Name
- Perforce
- Date Reserved
- 2026-09-25T10:28:06.956Z
- Cvss Version
- 4.0
- State
- PUBLISHED
Threat ID: 6ac368002cdf04f656e43ff7
Added to database: 10/05/2026, 09:04:00 UTC
Last enriched: 10/05/2026, 09:33:15 UTC
Last updated: 10/05/2026, 18:56:34 UTC
Views: 18
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