CVE-2026-77181 is a vulnerability in Apache Syncope
Published on September 14, 2026
Apache Syncope: ClientApp update entitlement not effective
Incorrect Authorization vulnerability in Apache Syncope.
An administrator with ClientApp's update entitlement is unable to perform the related operation, while ClientApp's create entitlement is checked both for create and update operations on ClientApp.
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-2026-77181 can be exploited 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 be critical as this vulnerability has a high impact to the confidentiality, integrity and availability of this component.
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-2026-77181 has been classified to as an AuthZ vulnerability or weakness.
Products Associated with CVE-2026-77181
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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.