CVE-2026-112861: Authorization Bypass Through User-Controlled Key in xnau webdesign Participants Database
Description
CVE-2026-112861 is an authorization bypass vulnerability in the xnau webdesign Participants Database. It arises from incorrectly configured access control security levels, allowing an attacker with limited privileges to exploit a user-controlled key to bypass authorization. This affects Participants Database versions from initial releases up to and including 2.7.8.5. The vulnerability has a medium severity with a CVSS score of 6.3.
CVSS v3.1
Score 6.3medium
Affected software
xnau webdesign
Participants Database
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Technical Analysis
This vulnerability in xnau webdesign Participants Database (versions up to 2.7.8.5) allows an attacker with some privileges to bypass authorization controls by manipulating a user-controlled key due to misconfigured access control security levels. The flaw enables unauthorized access or actions that should be restricted, impacting confidentiality, integrity, and availability to a limited extent.
Potential Impact
Successful exploitation could lead to unauthorized access or modification of participant data, potentially compromising confidentiality, integrity, and availability of the database. The CVSS score of 6.3 indicates a medium impact, with network attack vector, low attack complexity, and no user interaction required. Privileges are required but the scope is unchanged.
Mitigation Recommendations
No patch or official fix information is provided in the available data. Patch status is not yet confirmed — check the vendor advisory for current remediation guidance. Until a fix is available, review and tighten access control configurations to ensure keys and permissions are properly validated and enforced.
Technical Details
- Data Version
- 5.2
- Assigner Short Name
- Patchstack
- Date Reserved
- 2026-10-19T19:23:59.820Z
- Cvss Version
- 3.1
- State
- PUBLISHED
Threat ID: 6ad7ad552cdf04f6564c9cf8
Added to database: 10/20/2026, 18:05:09 UTC
Last enriched: 10/20/2026, 18:18:34 UTC
Last updated: 10/20/2026, 19:06:08 UTC
Views: 8
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