CVE-2026-87876

LOWCVSS 3/10

Last modified

CVE-2026-87876 is a low-severity vulnerability rated 3/10 on the CVSS scale. Two case-insensitive comparisons on request-derived usernames outside the main authorization path in CUPS's scheduler (printer ACL validation and private-attribute filtering) could allow bypass of username-based access controls in certain configurations..

Description

Two case-insensitive comparisons on request-derived usernames outside the main authorization path in CUPS's scheduler (printer ACL validation and private-attribute filtering) could allow bypass of username-based access controls in certain configurations.

Metrics

Weakness Enumeration

Affected Software

Source: CNA advisory (CVE.org). NVD analysis pending.

VendorProductVersions
Red HatRed Hat Enterprise Linux 10All versions
Red HatRed Hat Enterprise Linux 6All versions
Red HatRed Hat Enterprise Linux 7All versions
Red HatRed Hat Enterprise Linux 8All versions
Red HatRed Hat Enterprise Linux 9All versions
Red HatRed Hat Hardened ImagesAll versions
Red HatRed Hat OpenShift Container Platform 4All versions

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Timeline

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Status
Awaiting Analysis

Frequently Asked Questions

What is CVE-2026-87876?
Two case-insensitive comparisons on request-derived usernames outside the main authorization path in CUPS's scheduler (printer ACL validation and private-attribute filtering) could allow bypass of username-based access controls in certain configurations.
How severe is CVE-2026-87876?
CVE-2026-87876 has a CVSS score of 3/10 (LOW severity).
How do I fix CVE-2026-87876?
Check the vendor references and advisories linked above for patched versions and mitigation guidance. You can also run a Strix scan to test if your systems are affected.

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Source: NVD / NIST