PatchTheCVECVE-2026-8338: A Spring Security authentication and authorization bypass exists in Coverity Connect versions between 2023.6.0
CVE-2026-8338 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.
A Spring Security authentication and authorization bypass exists in Coverity Connect versions between 2023.6.0 and 2026.3.0. An unauthenticated malicious threat actor that can send a specially crafted HTTP request is able to bypass authentication and authorization controls on certain API endpoints to access data within Coverity.
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 | High |
| Privileges needed | None |
| User interaction | None |
| EPSS exploit chance | 0.5% (top 58%) |
| CISA exploited list | No |
| Weakness | CWE-288 |
| Published | 2026-07-29 |
| Last modified | 2026-10-24 |
Last updated 2026-10-24 · Sources: CVE Program, NVD, CISA KEV, EPSS and vendor advisories · How we score
Timeline
- Published CVE record published
- Updated Record last modified
Exact fixes by distribution
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-2026-8338?
No fixed release is listed yet. Watch the vendor advisory and apply any mitigation shown on this page.
Is CVE-2026-8338 being exploited?
CVE-2026-8338 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-2026-8338 affect?
CVE-2026-8338 affects affected software. Severity is critical (CVSS 9.2). A Spring Security authentication and authorization bypass exists in Coverity Connect versions between 2023.6.0 and 2026.3.0. An unauthenticated malicious threat actor that can send a specially crafted HTTP request is able to bypass authenti
How urgent is CVE-2026-8338?
Priority 48/100. Critical severity; Remotely exploitable, no login, no user action