CVE-2026-42671: CWE-862 Missing Authorization in Paolo GeoDirectory
Missing Authorization vulnerability in Paolo GeoDirectory allows Exploiting Incorrectly Configured Access Control Security Levels. This issue affects GeoDirectory: from n/a through 2.8.157.
AI Analysis
Technical Summary
This vulnerability (CWE-862) in Paolo GeoDirectory involves missing authorization checks, which can be exploited due to incorrectly configured access control security levels. It affects versions up to 2.8.157. The CVSS 3.1 score of 6.5 reflects network attack vector, low attack complexity, no privileges or user interaction required, and impacts integrity and availability. No patch or official remediation guidance is currently provided by the vendor or advisory sources.
Potential Impact
An attacker can exploit the missing authorization to perform unauthorized actions that may affect the integrity and availability of the GeoDirectory application. Confidentiality is not impacted according to the CVSS vector. The medium severity score reflects a moderate risk of disruption or unauthorized modification within the affected system.
Mitigation Recommendations
Patch status is not yet confirmed — check the vendor advisory for current remediation guidance. Until an official fix is released, review and tighten access control configurations in GeoDirectory to ensure proper authorization enforcement. Monitor for vendor updates regarding patches or official mitigations.
CVE-2026-42671: CWE-862 Missing Authorization in Paolo GeoDirectory
Description
Missing Authorization vulnerability in Paolo GeoDirectory allows Exploiting Incorrectly Configured Access Control Security Levels. This issue affects GeoDirectory: from n/a through 2.8.157.
CVSS v3.1
Score 6.5medium
Weaknesses
AI-Powered Analysis
Machine-generated threat intelligence
Technical Analysis
This vulnerability (CWE-862) in Paolo GeoDirectory involves missing authorization checks, which can be exploited due to incorrectly configured access control security levels. It affects versions up to 2.8.157. The CVSS 3.1 score of 6.5 reflects network attack vector, low attack complexity, no privileges or user interaction required, and impacts integrity and availability. No patch or official remediation guidance is currently provided by the vendor or advisory sources.
Potential Impact
An attacker can exploit the missing authorization to perform unauthorized actions that may affect the integrity and availability of the GeoDirectory application. Confidentiality is not impacted according to the CVSS vector. The medium severity score reflects a moderate risk of disruption or unauthorized modification within the affected system.
Mitigation Recommendations
Patch status is not yet confirmed — check the vendor advisory for current remediation guidance. Until an official fix is released, review and tighten access control configurations in GeoDirectory to ensure proper authorization enforcement. Monitor for vendor updates regarding patches or official mitigations.
Technical Details
- Data Version
- 5.2
- Assigner Short Name
- Patchstack
- Date Reserved
- 2026-04-29T09:04:52.624Z
- Cvss Version
- 3.1
- State
- PUBLISHED
- Remediation Level
- null
Threat ID: 6a1dbba1e29bf47b501c5772
Added to database: 6/1/2026, 5:04:33 PM
Last enriched: 6/1/2026, 5:21:19 PM
Last updated: 6/2/2026, 6:14:56 AM
Views: 6
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