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CVE-2026-101287: Stela allows attackers to log in as admin
CVE-2026-101287 · published 1 day ago
Summary
Versions of Stela before 1.60.1 store login information in a cookie that isn’t checked for tampering. An attacker can change this cookie to pretend to be any user, even a super‑admin, and receive a valid admin token. Update Stela to version 1.60.1 or later, or apply a patch that validates the cookie data.
What to do
The CVE record does not list a fixed version. Check the vendor's site or the advisory links below - a fix may already be released.
Affected software
| Vendor | Product | Affected versions |
|---|---|---|
| diaple | stela | versions prior to 1.60.1 |
Original advisory text
Authentication bypass in Stela by Diaple Networking
Authentication bypass vulnerability in Stela, versions prior to 1.60.1, due to the use of a cookie named “authProcess” without validating its integrity. The application stores the user identifier (userId) and the status of the authentication process (validSteps) in this cookie and relies on these values—which can be modified by the client—to complete the login process.
A remote attacker, without valid credentials or interaction from other users, could manipulate the cookie to bypass authentication checks and impersonate any account, including one with SUPER_ADMIN privileges. This would allow the attacker to obtain a valid JWT token with administrative privileges and compromise the confidentiality and integrity of the application.
A remote attacker, without valid credentials or interaction from other users, could manipulate the cookie to bypass authentication checks and impersonate any account, including one with SUPER_ADMIN privileges. This would allow the attacker to obtain a valid JWT token with administrative privileges and compromise the confidentiality and integrity of the application.
Internet-facing
3 days
Internal
60 days
- Not known to be exploited
- Can be exploited automatically
- Gives an attacker full control
Type
CWE-565Reliance on Cookies without Validation and Integrity Checking
Timeline
Published15 Oct 2026
Updated16 Oct 2026
First seen15 Oct 2026
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