CVE-2026-13514: Software Security Vulnerability Vulnerability

LOW
Advisory Identifier: GHSA-579g-w2m6-c36g
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CVSS 2.4
CWE-285
Published
Advisory Summary

CVE-2026-13514 is a LOW (CVSS 2.4) security vulnerability vulnerability (CWE-285: Improper Authorization) affecting Software libraries in the Maven ecosystem. The weakness occurs when the product does not perform or incorrectly performs an authorization check when an actor attempts to access a resource or perform an action.. Remediation is available in the latest vendor maintenance releases.

CVE-2026-13514 at a Glance

CVE Identifier CVE-2026-13514
GHSA Identifier GHSA-579g-w2m6-c36g
Severity LOW
CVSS v3.1 Base Score 2.4
CWE Classification CWE-285: Improper Authorization
Affected Product Software
Package Ecosystem Maven
Published Date
Last Updated

Security Impact

CVSS: 2.4

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

Attack Vector Physical (AV:P)
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-2026-13514

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-2026-13514, 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-285: Improper Authorization, where the product does not perform or incorrectly performs an authorization check when an actor attempts to access a resource or perform an action. 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 weakness has been identified in Chess Play and Learn App up to 4.9.42 on Android. This issue affects some unknown processing of the file AndroidManifest.xml of the component com.chess. This manipulation causes exposure of backup file to an unauthorized control sphere. It is feasible to perform the attack on the physical device. The exploit has been made available to the public and could be used for attacks. Upgrading the affected component is advised. The vendor was informed early about this issue. They confirmed the existence and that they will address it. Furthermore, they explain that their bug bounty "explicitly excludes physical-access attacks". However, they appreciate the quality of the report and aim at making a goodwill payment to the researcher.

References

NVD — CVE-2026-13514 NVD
https://nvd.nist.gov/vuln/detail/CVE-2026-13514
Software Source Repository REPOSITORY
https://github.com/honestcorrupt/CHESS.COM-CVE-REQUEST
play.google.com/store/apps/details WEB
https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.chess
vuldb.com/cve/cve-2026-13514 WEB
https://vuldb.com/cve/CVE-2026-13514
vuldb.com/submit/838880 WEB
https://vuldb.com/submit/838880
vuldb.com/vuln/374522 WEB
https://vuldb.com/vuln/374522
vuldb.com/vuln/374522/cti WEB
https://vuldb.com/vuln/374522/cti

Frequently Asked Questions

What is CVE-2026-13514?
CVE-2026-13514 is a security vulnerability in Software classified as a security vulnerability vulnerability under CWE-285: Improper Authorization.
Which Software versions are affected?
Affected versions include releases prior to current release patches.
What version fixes CVE-2026-13514?
Upgrading to current release patches (or the latest patched release for your respective branch) resolves the vulnerability.
What is the CVSS score of CVE-2026-13514?
CVE-2026-13514 has a CVSS v3.1 base score of 2.4 (LOW) with vector string CVSS:3.1/AV:P/AC:L/PR:N/UI:N/S:U/C:L/I:N/A:N.
What CWE is associated with CVE-2026-13514?
CVE-2026-13514 is classified under CWE-285: Improper Authorization (The product does not perform or incorrectly performs an authorization check when an actor attempts to access a resource or perform an action.).
How can I check Maven dependencies for CVE-2026-13514?
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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