CVE-2026-73236 is a vulnerability in Apache Syncope
Published on September 14, 2026
Apache Syncope: Cross-Realm authorization bypass in delegated administration
Incorrect Authorization vulnerability in Apache Syncope.
Delegated administration security checks are based on Realm hierarchy and enforced via prefix matches.
Due to incorrect implementation, two sibling Realms whose names begin with the same string cannot be correctly distinguished, resulting in incorrect authorization.
This issue affects Apache Syncope: from 3.0.0-M0 through 3.0.16, from 4.0.0-M0 Through 4.0.7, from 4.1.0-M0 through 4.1.2.
Users are recommended to upgrade to version 4.0.8 / 4.1.3, which fix this issue.
Vulnerability Analysis
CVE-2026-73236 is exploitable with network access, and does not require authorization privileges or user interaction. This vulnerability is considered to have a low attack complexity. The potential impact of an exploit of this vulnerability is considered to have no impact on confidentiality, a high impact on integrity, and no impact on availability.
Weakness Type
What is an AuthZ Vulnerability?
The software performs an authorization check when an actor attempts to access a resource or perform an action, but it does not correctly perform the check. This allows attackers to bypass intended access restrictions.
CVE-2026-73236 has been classified to as an AuthZ vulnerability or weakness.
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Affected Versions
Apache Software Foundation Apache Syncope:- Version 3.0.0-M0, <= 3.0.16 is affected.
- Version 4.0.0-M0, <= 4.0.7 is affected.
- Version 4.1.0-M0, <= 4.1.2 is affected.