CVE-2026-1019 identifies a critical security vulnerability in the Gotac Police Statistics Database System, specifically a CWE-306 Missing Authentication for a critical function. This vulnerability permits unauthenticated remote attackers to access a sensitive functionality that should require authentication, enabling them to read, modify, and delete police database contents. The absence of authentication means that no credentials or user interaction are needed to exploit this flaw, making it trivially exploitable over the network. The vulnerability affects version 0 of the product, with no patches currently available. The CVSS 4.0 vector (AV:N/AC:L/AT:N/PR:N/UI:N/VC:H/VI:H/VA:H/SC:N/SI:N/SA:N) indicates network attack vector, low attack complexity, no privileges or user interaction required, and high impact on confidentiality, integrity, and availability. The Police Statistics Database System likely contains highly sensitive law enforcement data, and unauthorized access could lead to severe operational and reputational damage. Although no exploits have been observed in the wild, the critical nature of the vulnerability and the lack of authentication controls make it a prime target for attackers. The vulnerability was published on January 16, 2026, by the CVE Database and assigned by TW-CERT.

For European organizations, particularly law enforcement and public safety agencies using the Gotac Police Statistics Database System, this vulnerability poses a severe risk. Unauthorized access to police statistics databases can lead to exposure of sensitive personal data, ongoing investigations, and operational intelligence. Attackers could manipulate or delete critical data, undermining law enforcement effectiveness and public trust. The disruption could also affect inter-agency cooperation and compliance with EU data protection regulations such as GDPR, potentially resulting in legal and financial penalties. The lack of authentication means that attackers can exploit this vulnerability remotely without any prior access, increasing the likelihood of widespread compromise. Additionally, the critical nature of police data makes this an attractive target for nation-state actors or cybercriminal groups aiming to destabilize public security or conduct espionage. The potential impact extends beyond data loss to include operational paralysis and reputational damage to affected agencies.

Given the absence of an official patch, European organizations should implement immediate compensating controls. First, restrict network access to the Police Statistics Database System by isolating it within a secure network segment accessible only to authorized personnel and systems. Employ strict firewall rules and VPNs to limit exposure to trusted IP addresses. Implement robust network monitoring and intrusion detection systems to identify and respond to suspicious activities targeting the database system. Enforce multi-factor authentication and strong access controls on all related systems and interfaces, even if the vulnerable function itself lacks authentication. Conduct thorough audits of current deployments to identify any exposed instances of the affected product. Prepare incident response plans specifically addressing potential exploitation scenarios. Engage with Gotac for updates on patches or mitigations and plan for rapid deployment once available. Additionally, consider temporary suspension of non-essential remote access to the system until the vulnerability is resolved.