CVE-2026-62183: Improper Privilege Management vulnerability in Apache Syncope. When: * the all-Java user workflow adapter is

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CRITICAL 9.8REMOTEWATCHLISTUPGRADE

CVE-2026-62183 is a critical-severity flaw (CVSS 9.8) affecting syncope. Below: why it ranks where it does, which versions are affected, what to do, and the exact commands.

Improper Privilege Management vulnerability in Apache Syncope. When: * the all-Java user workflow adapter is configured, or * the Flowable user workflow adapter is configured, bearing a BPMN definition not requiring admin approval for user self registration of self update requests the following scenario could happen. A REST API call can allow the user to grant themselves one or more of defined Roles, thus gaining their Entitlements and becomin

Why this priority

Critical severity
CISA SSVC: automatable with total technical impact
Remotely exploitable, no login, no user action
On your watchlist

A fixed release or distro patch exists.

Risk facts

CVSS score	9.8 (Critical)
Attack vector	Network (remote)
Attack complexity	Low
Privileges needed	None
User interaction	None
EPSS exploit chance	0.7% (top 48%)
CISA exploited list	No
Weakness	CWE-269
Published	2026-07-20
Last modified	2026-10-24

Publisher (CNA): Apache Software Foundation · Vendor: apache

Last updated 2026-10-24 · Sources: CVE Program, NVD, CISA KEV, EPSS and vendor advisories · How we score

Am I affected?

Timeline

2026-07-20 15:16 UTCPublished CVE record published
2026-10-24 20:10 UTCUpdated Record last modified

apache syncope UPGRADE

Affected: >= 3.0.0 and <= 3.0.16 · >= 4.0.0 and < 4.0.7 · >= 4.1.0 and < 4.1.2

Fixed in: 4.0.7, 4.1.2

Safe to downgrade to: a release before 3.0.0

1. Check installed version

apt-cache policy syncope || rpm -q syncope || syncope --version

2. UPGRADE to 4.0.7 (Debian / Ubuntu)

sudo apt update && sudo apt install --only-upgrade syncope

2. UPGRADE (RHEL / Amazon Linux / Fedora)

sudo dnf upgrade syncope

Note

Distros often backport fixes without changing the version number. Confirm with the distro advisory or changelog.

3. If no update is available yet, DOWNGRADE to a release before 3.0.0 (Debian / Ubuntu)

apt-cache madison syncope sudo apt install syncope=<VERSION_BEFORE_3.0.0> sudo apt-mark hold syncope

3. If no update is available yet, DOWNGRADE (RHEL / Amazon Linux / Fedora)

dnf --showduplicates list syncope sudo dnf downgrade syncope-<VERSION_BEFORE_3.0.0> sudo dnf versionlock add syncope

Downgrade risk

Downgrading can break dependent software and may reopen older bugs. Read the distro advisory first and test on a non-production host.

After downgrade

Restart the service, and keep the package held until a fixed release ships.

Exact fixes by distribution

Fedora 46 · conda · FIXED · 26.9.4-2.fc46 · FEDORA-2026-09931756f1 · source

sudo dnf upgrade --advisory=FEDORA-2026-09931756f1

Public exploits and detection

Public code exists for this CVE. Treat unpatched systems as at risk, and only run PoCs in a lab.

GitHub PoC: NicPWNs/CVE-2026-62183 (1 stars)

Verify at the official source NVD · CVE Program · Report a problem with this page
Scores and fixes here are computed automatically from those and other public sources. Confirm with the vendor advisory before changing production systems.

Quick answers

How do I fix CVE-2026-62183?

syncope: upgrade to 4.0.7, 4.1.2. Exact commands for each OS are on this page.

Is CVE-2026-62183 being exploited?

CVE-2026-62183 is not on the CISA Known Exploited Vulnerabilities list at the time of the last update. Check again, as this can change.

What does CVE-2026-62183 affect?

CVE-2026-62183 affects syncope. Severity is critical (CVSS 9.8). Improper Privilege Management vulnerability in Apache Syncope. When: * the all-Java user workflow adapter is configured, or * the Flowable user workflow adapter is configured, bearing a BPMN definition not requiring admin approval for use

How urgent is CVE-2026-62183?

Priority 60/100. Critical severity; CISA SSVC: automatable with total technical impact; Remotely exploitable, no login, no user action; On your watchlist

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