CVE-2026-14261: CWE-288: Authentication Bypass Using an Alternate Path or Channel in Xerte Xerte Online Tools
A vulnerability in the Xerte Online Tools allows for authentication bypass and remote code execution via reinstallation through the /setup/ folder, enabling attackers to reinstall the service to a remote database they control.
AI Analysis
Technical Summary
The vulnerability identified as CVE-2026-14261 in Xerte Online Tools involves an authentication bypass via an alternate path or channel (CWE-288). Specifically, attackers can exploit the /setup/ folder to reinstall the application, thereby gaining the ability to execute remote code by redirecting the service to a database they control. This flaw allows unauthorized reinstallation without proper authentication checks. No CVSS score or vendor advisory is currently available, and no patch or mitigation details have been disclosed.
Potential Impact
Successful exploitation of this vulnerability allows an attacker to bypass authentication controls and perform remote code execution by reinstalling the application to use a remote database they control. This could lead to full compromise of the affected system and unauthorized access to sensitive data.
Mitigation Recommendations
Patch status is not yet confirmed — check the vendor advisory for current remediation guidance. Until an official fix is released, restrict access to the /setup/ folder and monitor for unauthorized attempts to access or reinstall the application. Avoid exposing the setup interface to untrusted networks.
CVE-2026-14261: CWE-288: Authentication Bypass Using an Alternate Path or Channel in Xerte Xerte Online Tools
Description
A vulnerability in the Xerte Online Tools allows for authentication bypass and remote code execution via reinstallation through the /setup/ folder, enabling attackers to reinstall the service to a remote database they control.
CVSS v3.1
Score 9.1critical
Weaknesses
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Machine-generated threat intelligence
Technical Analysis
The vulnerability identified as CVE-2026-14261 in Xerte Online Tools involves an authentication bypass via an alternate path or channel (CWE-288). Specifically, attackers can exploit the /setup/ folder to reinstall the application, thereby gaining the ability to execute remote code by redirecting the service to a database they control. This flaw allows unauthorized reinstallation without proper authentication checks. No CVSS score or vendor advisory is currently available, and no patch or mitigation details have been disclosed.
Potential Impact
Successful exploitation of this vulnerability allows an attacker to bypass authentication controls and perform remote code execution by reinstalling the application to use a remote database they control. This could lead to full compromise of the affected system and unauthorized access to sensitive data.
Mitigation Recommendations
Patch status is not yet confirmed — check the vendor advisory for current remediation guidance. Until an official fix is released, restrict access to the /setup/ folder and monitor for unauthorized attempts to access or reinstall the application. Avoid exposing the setup interface to untrusted networks.
Technical Details
- Data Version
- 5.2
- Assigner Short Name
- certcc
- Date Reserved
- 2026-06-30T16:15:16.781Z
- Cvss Version
- null
- State
- PUBLISHED
- Remediation Level
- null
Threat ID: 6a4fa37d68715ace4372bc62
Added to database: 07/09/2026, 13:34:53 UTC
Last enriched: 07/09/2026, 13:48:12 UTC
Last updated: 07/09/2026, 19:51:39 UTC
Views: 11
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