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CVE-2026-71878

CRITICAL · CVSS 9.2 EPSS 0.48% Public Exploit

Source: NVD + CISA KEV + EPSS · Published 2026-08-18 · Last synced 2026-09-17

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The vulnerability in the GBIF Integrated Publishing Toolkit allows remote authenticated attackers to bypass authentication during the initial setup phase, potentially granting them administrative control over the system. This critical flaw affects versions prior to 3.3.4 and poses a significant risk to organizations using this toolkit, particularly those managing sensitive data or relying on its publishing capabilities. It is essential for all users of affected versions to prioritize immediate updates to mitigate this risk.

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CVE
CVE-2026-71878
Severity
CRITICAL
CVSS
9.2
EPSS
0.48%

Original NVD Description

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