Apache Syncope: Remote Code Execution via Scripted Connector
Summary
| CVE | CVE-2026-53421 |
|---|---|
| State | PUBLISHED |
| Assigner | apache |
| Source Priority | CVE Program / NVD first with legacy fallback |
| Published | 2026-07-20 15:16:43 UTC |
| Updated | 2026-07-20 19:17:25 UTC |
| Description | Improper Isolation or Compartmentalization vulnerability in Apache Syncope. An administrator with adequate entitlements can achieve remote code execution through the connector subsystem by relying on scripted connectors' (REST and SQL) capability to run Groovy scripts. This issue affects Apache Syncope: from 3.0.0-M0 through 3.0.16, from 4.0.0-M0 Through 4.0.6, from 4.1.0-M0 through 4.1.1. Users are recommended to upgrade to version 4.0.7 / 4.1.2, which fix this issue by hardening the Groovy security sandbox. |
Risk And Classification
Problem Types: CWE-653 | CWE-653 CWE-653 Improper Isolation or Compartmentalization
Vendor Declared Affected Products
| Source | Vendor | Product | Version | Platforms |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| CNA | Apache Software Foundation | Apache Syncope | affected 3.0.0-M0 3.0.16 semver | Not specified |
| CNA | Apache Software Foundation | Apache Syncope | affected 4.0.0-M0 4.0.6 semver | Not specified |
| CNA | Apache Software Foundation | Apache Syncope | affected 4.1.0-M0 4.1.1 semver | Not specified |
References
| Reference | Source | Link | Tags |
|---|---|---|---|
| www.openwall.com/lists/oss-security/2026/07/20/7 | af854a3a-2127-422b-91ae-364da2661108 | www.openwall.com | |
| lists.apache.org/thread/nmzvz6gb2ldm30wvyk613r8dfrb6r8yx | [email protected] | lists.apache.org | |
| 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: follycat, Y0n3er (en)
There are currently no legacy QID mappings associated with this CVE.