Improper Privilege Management vulnerability in Apache Syncope. (CVE-2026-62183)
An Improper Privilege Management vulnerability exists in Apache Syncope versions 3.0.0-M0 through 3.0.16, 4.0.0-M0 through 4.0.6, and 4.1.0-M0 through 4.1.1. When configured with either the all-Java or Flowable user workflow adapter using a BPMN definition that does not require admin approval for user self-registration or self-update requests, a REST API call can allow users to grant themselves one or more roles. This effectively grants them the entitlements of those roles, potentially elevating their privileges to administrator level depending on the deployment's role definitions. Users are advised to upgrade to versions 4.0.7 or 4.1.2, which address this issue.
AI Analysis
Technical Summary
This vulnerability in Apache Syncope arises when the user workflow adapter (all-Java or Flowable) is configured with a BPMN process that permits user self-registration or self-update without admin approval. Under these conditions, a REST API call can be exploited by a user to assign themselves roles defined in the system, thereby gaining the associated entitlements and potentially administrative privileges. The vulnerability affects Apache Syncope versions from 3.0.0-M0 through 3.0.16, 4.0.0-M0 through 4.0.6, and 4.1.0-M0 through 4.1.1. The issue is fixed in versions 4.0.7 and 4.1.2.
Potential Impact
Exploitation allows a user to escalate privileges by self-assigning roles through a REST API call, potentially gaining administrative entitlements. The actual impact depends on the roles defined in the specific Syncope deployment, but it can lead to unauthorized administrative access.
Mitigation Recommendations
Users should upgrade Apache Syncope to version 4.0.7 or 4.1.2, where this vulnerability is fixed. No other mitigations are indicated. Patch status is confirmed by the vendor's recommended upgrade versions.
Improper Privilege Management vulnerability in Apache Syncope. (CVE-2026-62183)
Description
An Improper Privilege Management vulnerability exists in Apache Syncope versions 3.0.0-M0 through 3.0.16, 4.0.0-M0 through 4.0.6, and 4.1.0-M0 through 4.1.1. When configured with either the all-Java or Flowable user workflow adapter using a BPMN definition that does not require admin approval for user self-registration or self-update requests, a REST API call can allow users to grant themselves one or more roles. This effectively grants them the entitlements of those roles, potentially elevating their privileges to administrator level depending on the deployment's role definitions. Users are advised to upgrade to versions 4.0.7 or 4.1.2, which address this issue.
Affected software
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Weaknesses
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Technical Analysis
This vulnerability in Apache Syncope arises when the user workflow adapter (all-Java or Flowable) is configured with a BPMN process that permits user self-registration or self-update without admin approval. Under these conditions, a REST API call can be exploited by a user to assign themselves roles defined in the system, thereby gaining the associated entitlements and potentially administrative privileges. The vulnerability affects Apache Syncope versions from 3.0.0-M0 through 3.0.16, 4.0.0-M0 through 4.0.6, and 4.1.0-M0 through 4.1.1. The issue is fixed in versions 4.0.7 and 4.1.2.
Potential Impact
Exploitation allows a user to escalate privileges by self-assigning roles through a REST API call, potentially gaining administrative entitlements. The actual impact depends on the roles defined in the specific Syncope deployment, but it can lead to unauthorized administrative access.
Mitigation Recommendations
Users should upgrade Apache Syncope to version 4.0.7 or 4.1.2, where this vulnerability is fixed. No other mitigations are indicated. Patch status is confirmed by the vendor's recommended upgrade versions.
Technical Details
- Gcve Source
- db.gcve.eu
- Osv Id
- GHSA-p386-8623-243g
- Osv Schema Version
- 1.4.0
- Aliases
- ["CVE-2026-62183"]
- Ecosystems
- []
- Database Specific Severity
- null
- Cvss Version
- null
Threat ID: 6a5e7a642a4a8d59899de0ba
Added to database: 07/20/2026, 19:43:32 UTC
Last enriched: 07/20/2026, 20:47:14 UTC
Last updated: 07/21/2026, 08:26:34 UTC
Views: 12
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