CVE-2026-42164: n/a
Mahara versions before 25.04.5 and 26.04.0 contain a vulnerability in the Text block/section functionality. This flaw allows a specially crafted call to access backed-up content from another Text section. No CVSS score or official remediation information is currently available.
AI Analysis
Technical Summary
CVE-2026-42164 affects Mahara's Text block/section feature in versions prior to 25.04.5 and 26.04.0. The vulnerability arises when a call is crafted in a specific way that enables retrieval of backed-up content from a different Text section than intended. This could lead to unauthorized disclosure of content stored within the application. No detailed technical or exploitation information is provided, and no patch or fix status is confirmed.
Potential Impact
The vulnerability allows unauthorized access to backed-up content from other Text sections within Mahara, potentially exposing sensitive or private information to unauthorized users. The extent of impact depends on the sensitivity of the content stored in these sections. There is no information about active exploitation in the wild.
Mitigation Recommendations
Patch status is not yet confirmed — check the vendor advisory for current remediation guidance. Until an official fix is available, users should monitor vendor communications for updates and consider restricting access to sensitive Text sections as a precaution.
CVE-2026-42164: n/a
Description
Mahara versions before 25.04.5 and 26.04.0 contain a vulnerability in the Text block/section functionality. This flaw allows a specially crafted call to access backed-up content from another Text section. No CVSS score or official remediation information is currently available.
Affected software
AI-Powered Analysis
Machine-generated threat intelligence
Technical Analysis
CVE-2026-42164 affects Mahara's Text block/section feature in versions prior to 25.04.5 and 26.04.0. The vulnerability arises when a call is crafted in a specific way that enables retrieval of backed-up content from a different Text section than intended. This could lead to unauthorized disclosure of content stored within the application. No detailed technical or exploitation information is provided, and no patch or fix status is confirmed.
Potential Impact
The vulnerability allows unauthorized access to backed-up content from other Text sections within Mahara, potentially exposing sensitive or private information to unauthorized users. The extent of impact depends on the sensitivity of the content stored in these sections. There is no information about active exploitation in the wild.
Mitigation Recommendations
Patch status is not yet confirmed — check the vendor advisory for current remediation guidance. Until an official fix is available, users should monitor vendor communications for updates and consider restricting access to sensitive Text sections as a precaution.
Technical Details
- Data Version
- 5.2
- Assigner Short Name
- mitre
- Date Reserved
- 2026-04-24T00:00:00.000Z
- Cvss Version
- null
- State
- PUBLISHED
- Remediation Level
- null
Threat ID: 6a838e34bf8831d539b9cf2f
Added to database: 08/17/2026, 22:41:56 UTC
Last enriched: 08/17/2026, 23:28:40 UTC
Last updated: 08/17/2026, 23:38:44 UTC
Views: 5
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