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CVE-2026-63071

Apache Syncope vulnerability

9.8 CRITICALEPSS 0.75%
  1. Published20 Jul 2026

Description

Improper Isolation or Compartmentalization vulnerability in Apache Syncope. An administrator with adequate entitlements for Implementations can create a malicious Groovy class containing untrusted code bypassing the Groovy security sandbox. 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 tightening the Groovy security sandbox.

CVSS 3.1 breakdown

Attack vectorNetwork
Attack complexityLow
Privileges requiredNone
User interactionNone
ScopeUnchanged
ConfidentialityHigh
IntegrityHigh
AvailabilityHigh
CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:N/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H

Affected products

Apache Syncope≥ 3.0.0 ≤ 3.0.16 · ≥ 4.0.0 < 4.0.7 · ≥ 4.1.0 < 4.1.2

Remediation

Fixed in
Apache Syncope≥ 4.0.7

Frequently asked

Is CVE-2026-63071 being actively exploited?

CVE-2026-63071 is not in the CISA KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit probability is 0.75%.

How severe is CVE-2026-63071?

CVE-2026-63071 has a CVSS 3.1 base score of 9.8, rated critical. EPSS estimates a 0.75% probability of exploitation.

Which products are affected by CVE-2026-63071?

Affected products include Apache Syncope.

How do I fix CVE-2026-63071?

Upgrade affected software to a fixed version, for example Apache Syncope 4.0.7 or later, then confirm no affected versions remain in your inventory.

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Data from the NVD, CISA KEV catalog and FIRST EPSS. CVSS 3.1 base score shown where available.