CVE-2026-71879
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CVE-2026-71879 is a critical-severity vulnerability rated 9.1/10 on the CVSS scale. Missing authentication in initial setup functionality left exposed until first reboot in GBIF Integrated Publishing Toolkit versions before 3.3.4 allows remote authenticated attackers to gain administrative control via authentication bypass. EPSS estimates a 0.48% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days.
Description
Missing authentication in initial setup functionality left exposed until first reboot in GBIF Integrated Publishing Toolkit versions before 3.3.4 allows remote authenticated attackers to gain administrative control via authentication bypass
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Weakness Enumeration
Affected Software
Source: CNA advisory (CVE.org). NVD analysis pending.
| Vendor | Product | Versions |
|---|---|---|
| GBIF | Integrated Publishing Toolkit | < 3.3.4 |
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Timeline
- Published
- Last Modified
- Status
- Awaiting Analysis
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