CVE-2026-103509: CWE-1220 Insufficient granularity of access control in Perforce P4 (Helix core)
Description
P4 Search (formerly Helix Search) returns stored credentials in cleartext through its configuration API to users with administrative privileges on the connected P4 Server, allowing privilege escalation. This affects 2026.4.2 and earlier and is fixed in 2026.4.3.
CVSS v4.0
Score 8.5high
Affected software
Perforce
P4 (Helix core)
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Technical Analysis
The vulnerability identified as CVE-2026-103509 (CWE-1220) affects Perforce P4 (Helix core) versions up to and including 2026.4.2. It arises because P4 Search (formerly Helix Search) exposes stored credentials in cleartext through its configuration API to users who have administrative privileges on the connected P4 Server. This exposure allows those privileged users to escalate their privileges further. The issue is resolved in version 2026.4.3.
Potential Impact
Users with administrative privileges on the P4 Server can obtain stored credentials in cleartext, which may allow them to escalate their privileges beyond intended levels. This could lead to unauthorized access or control within the system. The vulnerability has a CVSS 4.0 score of 8.5, indicating high severity.
Mitigation Recommendations
Upgrade Perforce P4 (Helix core) to version 2026.4.3 or later, where this vulnerability is fixed. No other mitigation or temporary workaround is indicated. Patch status is confirmed fixed in 2026.4.3.
Technical Details
- Data Version
- 5.2
- Assigner Short Name
- Perforce
- Date Reserved
- 2026-09-30T17:38:12.196Z
- Cvss Version
- 4.0
- State
- PUBLISHED
Threat ID: 6ad0e7e52cdf04f6563cfea2
Added to database: 10/15/2026, 14:49:09 UTC
Last enriched: 10/15/2026, 15:03:31 UTC
Last updated: 10/15/2026, 19:00:26 UTC
Views: 14
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