Description
Improper Restriction of XML External Entity Reference vulnerability in Apache Syncope Console. An administrator with adequate entitlements to create or edit Keymaster parameters via Console can construct malicious XML text to launch an XXE attack, thereby causing sensitive data leakage occurs.
This issue affects Apache Syncope: from 3.0 through 3.0.15, from 4.0 through 4.0.3.
Users are recommended to upgrade to version 3.0.16 / 4.0.4, which fix this issue.
Metrics
CVSS 3.1 4.9/10
CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:H/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:N/A:NWeakness enumeration
Affected software
| Vendor | Product | Versions |
|---|---|---|
| Apache Software Foundation | Apache Syncope | >= 3.0, <= 3.0.15; >= 4.0, <= 4.0.3 |
References
- https://lists.apache.org/thread/mzgbdn8hzk8vr94o660njcc7w62c2posMailing List, Third Party Advisory
- http://www.openwall.com/lists/oss-security/2026/02/02/2Mailing List, Third Party Advisory
Timeline
- Published
- Feb 3, 2026
- Last modified
- Jun 17, 2026
- NVD status
- Analyzed