Apache Syncope: JexlContextBuilder Information Disclosure
Summary
| CVE | CVE-2026-42797 |
|---|---|
| State | PUBLISHED |
| Assigner | apache |
| Source Priority | CVE Program / NVD first with legacy fallback |
| Published | 2026-05-25 16:16:20 UTC |
| Updated | 2026-05-28 20:19:06 UTC |
| Description | Exposure of Sensitive Information Through Data Queries vulnerability in Apache Syncope. An administrator with adequate entitlements for Derived Schemas can create a malicious JEXL expression which allows any administrator with sufficient entitlements for User read to access User-related security-sensitive information. This issue affects Apache Syncope: 3.0 through 3.0.16, 4.0 through 4.0.5, 4.1.0. Users are recommended to upgrade to version 4.0.6 / 4.1.1, which fix this issue by further restricting the JEXL expression definition. |
Risk And Classification
Primary CVSS: v3.1 4.9 MEDIUM from ADP
CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:H/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:N/A:N
EPSS: 0.000610000 probability, percentile 0.192130000 (date 2026-06-01)
Problem Types: CWE-202 | CWE-202 CWE-202 Exposure of Sensitive Information Through Data Queries
| Version | Source | Type | Score | Severity | Vector |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 3.1 | ADP | DECLARED | 4.9 | MEDIUM | CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:H/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:N/A:N |
| 3.1 | 134c704f-9b21-4f2e-91b3-4a467353bcc0 | Secondary | 4.9 | MEDIUM | CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:H/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:N/A:N |
CVSS v3.1 Breakdown
Attack Vector
NetworkAttack Complexity
LowPrivileges Required
HighUser Interaction
NoneScope
UnchangedConfidentiality
HighIntegrity
NoneAvailability
NoneCVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:H/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:N/A:N
NVD Known Affected Configurations (CPE 2.3)
Vendor Declared Affected Products
| Source | Vendor | Product | Version | Platforms |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| CNA | Apache Software Foundation | Apache Syncope | affected 3.0 3.0.16 semver | Not specified |
| CNA | Apache Software Foundation | Apache Syncope | affected 4.0 4.0.5 semver | Not specified |
| CNA | Apache Software Foundation | Apache Syncope | affected 4.1 4.1.0 semver | Not specified |
References
| Reference | Source | Link | Tags |
|---|---|---|---|
| lists.apache.org/thread/5y7d277sntyytrmxnx2tfjr9ftcpq1s6 | [email protected] | lists.apache.org | Mailing List, Vendor Advisory |
| www.openwall.com/lists/oss-security/2026/05/25/5 | af854a3a-2127-422b-91ae-364da2661108 | www.openwall.com | Mailing List, Third Party Advisory |
| CVE Program record | CVE.ORG | www.cve.org | canonical |
| NVD vulnerability detail | NVD | nvd.nist.gov | canonical, analysis |
Vendor Comments And Credit
Discovery Credit
CNA: elin kai (en)
There are currently no legacy QID mappings associated with this CVE.