CVE-2026-102489
Zammad GmbH Zammad Session Fixation
- Published30 Sept 2026
- Added to CISA KEV2 Oct 2026
- Remediation due5 Oct 2026
Description
Zammad versions 6.3.0 to 6.5.4 are vulnerable a session hijack vulnerability that leads to remote code execution as the zammad user. The bug is also present in version 7.0.0 to version 7.1.2, but not exploitable due to changes in the underlying framework.
CVSS 3.1 breakdown
CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:N/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:HAffected products
Remediation
No fixed version is recorded in the NVD data. Check the vendor advisory for the latest guidance.
References
- https://community.zammad.org/t/take-care-local-privilege-escalation-cve-2026-102490-is-reported-as-being-actively-exploited/21297/2
- https://csirt.divd.nl/CVE-2026-102489
- https://csirt.divd.nl/DIVD-2026-00015
- https://www.cisa.gov/known-exploited-vulnerabilities-catalog?field_cve=CVE-2026-102489
- https://zammad.com/en/advisories/cve-2026-102489-cve-2026-102490
Related CVEs
Recent high-severity vulnerabilities sharing a weakness type.
Frequently asked
Is CVE-2026-102489 being actively exploited?
Yes. CVE-2026-102489 is listed in the CISA Known Exploited Vulnerabilities (KEV) catalog, added 2 Oct 2026.
How severe is CVE-2026-102489?
CVE-2026-102489 has a CVSS 3.1 base score of 9.8, rated critical. EPSS estimates a 1.26% probability of exploitation.
Which products are affected by CVE-2026-102489?
Affected products include Zammad.
How do I fix CVE-2026-102489?
Apply the vendor's patch or advisory guidance, then verify no affected versions remain across your devices.
How Secuno handles this
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Data from the NVD, CISA KEV catalog and FIRST EPSS. CVSS 3.1 base score shown where available.