CVE-2026-54104: Software Security Vulnerability Vulnerability

HIGH
Advisory Identifier: GHSA-768x-r5g5-79vc
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CVSS 8.8
CWE-602
Published
Advisory Summary

CVE-2026-54104 is a HIGH (CVSS 8.8) security vulnerability vulnerability (CWE-602: Client-Side Enforcement of Server-Side Security) affecting Software libraries in the Maven ecosystem. The weakness occurs when the product is composed of a server that relies on the client to implement a mechanism that is intended to protect the server.. Remediation is available in the latest vendor maintenance releases.

CVE-2026-54104 at a Glance

CVE Identifier CVE-2026-54104
GHSA Identifier GHSA-768x-r5g5-79vc
Severity HIGH
CVSS v3.1 Base Score 8.8
CWE Classification CWE-602: Client-Side Enforcement of Server-Side Security
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-2026-54104

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-2026-54104, 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-602: Client-Side Enforcement of Server-Side Security, where the product is composed of a server that relies on the client to implement a mechanism that is intended to protect the server. 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

The U.S. Government Accountability Office (GAO) Electronic Protest Docketing System (EPDS) and Civilian Board of Contract Appeals (CBCA) Electronic Docketing System (EDS) trusts client-provided values for the 'epds_role_id' parameter without verification, allowing a remote, authenticated attacker to escalate their own privileges.

References

NVD — CVE-2026-54104 NVD
https://nvd.nist.gov/vuln/detail/CVE-2026-54104
epds.gao.gov WEB
https://epds.gao.gov
raw.githubusercontent.com/cisagov/csaf/develo... WEB
https://raw.githubusercontent.com/cisagov/CSAF/develop/csaf_files/IT/white/2026/va-26-169-01.json
CVE Official Record — CVE-2026-54104 CVE
https://www.cve.org/CVERecord?id=CVE-2026-54104
www.eds.cbca.gov/login WEB
https://www.eds.cbca.gov/login

Frequently Asked Questions

What is CVE-2026-54104?
CVE-2026-54104 is a security vulnerability in Software classified as a security vulnerability vulnerability under CWE-602: Client-Side Enforcement of Server-Side Security.
Which Software versions are affected?
Affected versions include releases prior to current release patches.
What version fixes CVE-2026-54104?
Upgrading to current release patches (or the latest patched release for your respective branch) resolves the vulnerability.
What is the CVSS score of CVE-2026-54104?
CVE-2026-54104 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-2026-54104?
CVE-2026-54104 is classified under CWE-602: Client-Side Enforcement of Server-Side Security (The product is composed of a server that relies on the client to implement a mechanism that is intended to protect the server.).
How can I check Maven dependencies for CVE-2026-54104?
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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