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CVE-2026-77181: Apache Syncope: ClientApp update entitlement not effective

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CVE-2026-77181: Apache Syncope: ClientApp update entitlement not effective

CVE-2026-77181 affects Apache Syncope versions 3.0.0 through 4.1.2 and involves an authorization flaw that prevents administrators with ClientApp update entitlements from performing intended actions. The vulnerability is classified as low severity and stems from incorrect authorization logic in the core authentication and management module.

Why it matters: Administrators managing Apache Syncope deployments need to patch affected versions to ensure role-based access controls function as designed and prevent privilege escalation or authorization bypasses.

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CVE-2026-77181: Apache Syncope: ClientApp update entitlement not effective

CVE-2026-77181 affects Apache Syncope versions 3.0.0 through 4.1.2 and involves an incorrect authorization vulnerability in the ClientApp update entitlement. Administrators with the ClientApp update permission are unable to perform the intended action due to a flaw in the access control implementation.

Why it matters: Apache Syncope administrators relying on role-based access controls for ClientApp updates should review their identity and access management configuration to confirm authorization functions work as expected.

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