CVE-2026-23795: Apache Syncope: Console XXE on Keymaster parameters

Published Feb 2, 2026
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Updated

Improper Restriction of XML External Entity Reference vulnerability in Apache Syncope Console. An administrator with adequate entitlements to create or edit Keymaster parameters via Console can construct malicious XML text to launch an XXE attack, thereby causing sensitive data leakage occurs.

This issue affects Apache Syncope: from 3.0 through 3.0.15, from 4.0 through 4.0.3.

Users are recommended to upgrade to version 3.0.16 / 4.0.4, which fix this issue.

Affected Software

5 affected componentsFixes available
Apache Syncope>=3.0<3.0.15, >=4.0<4.0.3
maven/org.apache.syncope.client.idrepo:syncope-client-idrepo-console>=4.0.0<4.0.4
4.0.4
maven/org.apache.syncope.client.idrepo:syncope-client-idrepo-console>=3.0.0<3.0.16
3.0.16
Apache Syncope>=3.0.0<3.0.16
Apache Syncope>=4.0.0<4.0.4

Event History

Feb 3, 2026
CVE Published
via MITRE·03:14 PM
Data Sourced
via MITRE·03:14 PM
DescriptionWeakness
Data Sourced
via NVD·04:16 PM
DescriptionSeverityWeaknessAffected Software
Advisory Published
via GitHub·06:30 PM
Data Sourced
via GitHub·06:30 PM
DescriptionSeverityWeaknessAffected Software
Jun 19, 58090
Event
via FIRST·09:49 PM
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Frequently Asked Questions

1

What is the severity of CVE-2026-23795?

CVE-2026-23795 has been classified with a severity level that indicates it can be exploited by attackers if exploited successfully.

2

How do I fix CVE-2026-23795?

To mitigate CVE-2026-23795, upgrade to Apache Syncope version 4.0.4 or 3.0.16.

3

What are the affected versions for CVE-2026-23795?

CVE-2026-23795 affects Apache Syncope versions between 3.0.0 and 3.0.15, and 4.0.0 to 4.0.3.

4

Can CVE-2026-23795 be exploited by a non-administrator?

Exploitation of CVE-2026-23795 requires administrative privileges to create or edit Keymaster parameters in the console.

5

What type of attack does CVE-2026-23795 facilitate?

CVE-2026-23795 facilitates an XML External Entity (XXE) attack through improper validation of XML content.

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