CVE-2026-63727: Software Security Vulnerability Vulnerability

HIGH
Advisory Identifier: GHSA-4r98-xr3x-v6v8
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CVSS 8.8
CWE-648
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Advisory Summary

CVE-2026-63727 is a HIGH (CVSS 8.8) security vulnerability vulnerability (CWE-648: Incorrect Use of Privileged APIs) affecting Software libraries in the Maven ecosystem. The weakness occurs when the product does not conform to the api requirements for a function call that requires extra privileges. this could allow attackers to gain privileges by causing the function to be called incorrectly.. Remediation is available in the latest vendor maintenance releases.

CVE-2026-63727 at a Glance

CVE Identifier CVE-2026-63727
GHSA Identifier GHSA-4r98-xr3x-v6v8
Severity HIGH
CVSS v3.1 Base Score 8.8
CWE Classification CWE-648: Incorrect Use of Privileged APIs
Affected Product Software
Package Ecosystem Maven
Published Date
Last Updated

Security Impact

CVSS: 8.8

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

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

How to Fix CVE-2026-63727

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-2026-63727, 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-648: Incorrect Use of Privileged APIs, where the product does not conform to the api requirements for a function call that requires extra privileges. this could allow attackers to gain privileges by causing the function to be called incorrectly. 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

Anchore Enterprise versions from 5.11.0 to 5.27.1 and 6.0.0 contain an improper privilege escalation vulnerability in the user management API. An authenticated attacker who is able to access the Anchore Enterprise API could issue an API call capable of modifying user permissions to gain access to additional resources and operations. It is not possible to grant the system-admin role, but a read only user could be granted write access. This issue is fixed in Anchore Enterprise 5.27.2 and 6.0.1.

References

NVD — CVE-2026-63727 NVD
https://nvd.nist.gov/vuln/detail/CVE-2026-63727
docs.anchore.com/5.27/docs/release_n... WEB
https://docs.anchore.com/5.27/docs/release_notes/enterprise/5272
www.vulncheck.com/advisories/anchore-... WEB
https://www.vulncheck.com/advisories/anchore-enterprise-privilege-escalation-via-user-management-api

Frequently Asked Questions

What is CVE-2026-63727?
CVE-2026-63727 is a security vulnerability in Software classified as a security vulnerability vulnerability under CWE-648: Incorrect Use of Privileged APIs.
Which Software versions are affected?
Affected versions include releases prior to current release patches.
What version fixes CVE-2026-63727?
Upgrading to current release patches (or the latest patched release for your respective branch) resolves the vulnerability.
What is the CVSS score of CVE-2026-63727?
CVE-2026-63727 has a CVSS v3.1 base score of 8.8 (HIGH) with vector string CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:L/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H.
What CWE is associated with CVE-2026-63727?
CVE-2026-63727 is classified under CWE-648: Incorrect Use of Privileged APIs (The product does not conform to the API requirements for a function call that requires extra privileges. This could allow attackers to gain privileges by causing the function to be called incorrectly.).
How can I check Maven dependencies for CVE-2026-63727?
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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