CVE-2026-85637: Software Security Vulnerability Vulnerability

MODERATE
Advisory Identifier: GHSA-2crq-rfj2-64jf
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CVSS 5.3
CWE-287
Published
Advisory Summary

CVE-2026-85637 is a MODERATE (CVSS 5.3) security vulnerability vulnerability (CWE-287: Improper Authentication) affecting Software libraries in the Maven ecosystem. The weakness occurs when when an actor claims to have a given identity, the product does not prove or insufficiently proves that the claim is correct.. Remediation is available in the latest vendor maintenance releases.

CVE-2026-85637 at a Glance

CVE Identifier CVE-2026-85637
GHSA Identifier GHSA-2crq-rfj2-64jf
Severity MODERATE
CVSS v3.1 Base Score 5.3
CWE Classification CWE-287: Improper Authentication
Affected Product Software
Package Ecosystem Maven
Published Date
Last Updated

Security Impact

CVSS: 5.3

The security impact metrics below are parsed directly from the CVSS v3.1 vector string (CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:N/UI:N/S:U/C:L/I:N/A:N).

Attack Vector Network (AV:N)
Attack Complexity Low (AC:L)
Privileges Required None (PR:N)
User Interaction None (UI:N)
Scope Unchanged (S:U)
Confidentiality Low (C:L)
Integrity None (I:N)
Availability None (A:N)

How to Fix CVE-2026-85637

To remediate this vulnerability, upgrade all affected Software dependencies to a patched release. Both direct and transitive dependencies should be checked, as frameworks or security libraries may pull in vulnerable versions transitively.

Verify Direct and Transitive Dependencies

Run the following command in your project directory to verify that all resolved dependencies use the patched release: 

mvn dependency:tree

How to Check if You Are Affected

To determine whether your Java application is affected by CVE-2026-85637, inspect your build dependencies using the Maven Dependency Plugin:

mvn dependency:tree

Analyze the terminal output to locate any version of Software in your dependency tree. If any resolved version matches the vulnerable ranges listed in the table below (for example, versions earlier than the patched release), your application is affected.

Note: The mvn dependency:tree command inspects the resolved dependency graph declared in your project's POM files; it does not perform automated security scanning or inspect runtime dynamic classpaths. Always verify runtime container classpaths and shaded JARs.

Technical Details

Vulnerability Mechanism & Technical Analysis

This vulnerability is classified under CWE-287: Improper Authentication, where when an actor claims to have a given identity, the product does not prove or insufficiently proves that the claim is correct. In Software, software state validation or input boundaries are circumvented during processing. Review the official source advisory statement below for specific affected components, classes, and reproduction details.

Source Advisory Statement

A security flaw has been discovered in jofpin trape 1.0.0/2.0. Affected by this issue is the function join_room of the file core/sockets.py of the component Admin Endpoint. The manipulation results in missing authentication. The attack may be launched remotely. The exploit has been released to the public and may be used for attacks. The project was informed of the problem early through an issue report but has not responded yet.

References

NVD — CVE-2026-85637 NVD
https://nvd.nist.gov/vuln/detail/CVE-2026-85637
Software Source Repository REPOSITORY
https://github.com/jofpin/trape/issues/406
Software Source Repository REPOSITORY
https://github.com/jofpin/trape
vuldb.com/cve/cve-2026-85637 WEB
https://vuldb.com/cve/CVE-2026-85637
vuldb.com/submit/895138 WEB
https://vuldb.com/submit/895138
vuldb.com/vuln/398785 WEB
https://vuldb.com/vuln/398785
vuldb.com/vuln/398785/cti WEB
https://vuldb.com/vuln/398785/cti

Frequently Asked Questions

What is CVE-2026-85637?
CVE-2026-85637 is a security vulnerability in Software classified as a security vulnerability vulnerability under CWE-287: Improper Authentication.
Which Software versions are affected?
Affected versions include releases prior to current release patches.
What version fixes CVE-2026-85637?
Upgrading to current release patches (or the latest patched release for your respective branch) resolves the vulnerability.
What is the CVSS score of CVE-2026-85637?
CVE-2026-85637 has a CVSS v3.1 base score of 5.3 (MODERATE) with vector string CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:N/UI:N/S:U/C:L/I:N/A:N.
What CWE is associated with CVE-2026-85637?
CVE-2026-85637 is classified under CWE-287: Improper Authentication (When an actor claims to have a given identity, the product does not prove or insufficiently proves that the claim is correct.).
How can I check Maven dependencies for CVE-2026-85637?
Run the dependency tree command: 'mvn dependency:tree'. This command lists direct and transitive dependencies in your build configuration so you can verify if a vulnerable version is resolved.
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