PatchTheCVECVE-2026-71878: Missing authentication in initial setup functionality left exposed after initial setup is completed in GBIF In
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CRITICAL 9.2REMOTE
CVE-2026-71878 is a critical-severity flaw (CVSS 9.2) affecting affected software. Below: why it ranks where it does, which versions are affected, what to do, and the exact commands.
Missing authentication in initial setup functionality left exposed after initial setup is completed in GBIF Integrated Publishing Toolkit versions before 3.3.4 allows remote authenticated attackers to gain administrative control via authentication bypass
Why this priority
- Critical severity
- Remotely exploitable, no login, no user action
A fixed release or distro patch exists.
Risk facts
| CVSS score | 9.2 (Critical) |
| Attack vector | Network (remote) |
| Attack complexity | Low |
| Privileges needed | None |
| User interaction | None |
| EPSS exploit chance | 0.9% (top 42%) |
| CISA exploited list | No |
| Weakness | CWE-306 |
| Published | 2026-08-18 |
| Last modified | 2026-10-22 |
Publisher (CNA): Mandiant Inc.
Timeline
- Published CVE record published
- Updated Record last modified
Exact fixes by distribution
Fedora 46 · python-streamlink · FIXED · 8.6.2-1.fc46 · FEDORA-2026-a56fcfdc08 · source
sudo dnf upgrade --advisory=FEDORA-2026-a56fcfdc08
Fedora ELN · valgrind · FIXED · 3.28.0-1.eln159 · FEDORA-2026-c593ef1d15 · source
sudo dnf upgrade --advisory=FEDORA-2026-c593ef1d15
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Scores and fixes here are computed automatically from those and other public sources. Confirm with the vendor advisory before changing production systems.