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9.8

Apache Syncope: Malicious Code Can Be Injected

CVE-2026-63071 · published 2 months ago
Summary

An administrator can accidentally or intentionally create malicious code in Apache Syncope, potentially allowing unauthorized actions. This affects versions 3.0.0 through 3.0.16, 4.0.0 through 4.0.6, and 4.1.0 through 4.1.1. To fix this, upgrade to version 4.0.7 or 4.1.2, which have improved security features.

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
VendorProductAffected versions
apache software foundation apache syncope <= 3.0.16
Original advisory text
Improper Isolation or Compartmentalization vulnerability in Apache Syncope. An administrator with adequate entitlements for Implementations can create a malicious Groovy class containing untrusted...
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.
References
Severity
9.8 Critical
Exploitation
EPSS <1%
Type
CWE-653Improper Isolation or Compartmentalization
Timeline
Published20 Jul 2026
Updated25 Sep 2026
First seen20 Jul 2026
Sources
CVE-2026-63071 · NVD
CVE-2026-63071 · MITRE
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