CVE-2026-16214: Software Security Vulnerability Vulnerability

LOW
Advisory Identifier: GHSA-9jhf-c7f3-44h2
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CVSS 6.3
CWE-285
Published
Advisory Summary

CVE-2026-16214 is a LOW (CVSS 6.3) 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-2026-16214 at a Glance

CVE Identifier CVE-2026-16214
GHSA Identifier GHSA-9jhf-c7f3-44h2
Severity LOW
CVSS v3.1 Base Score 6.3
CWE Classification CWE-285: Improper Authorization
Affected Product Software
Package Ecosystem Maven
Published Date
Last Updated

Security Impact

CVSS: 6.3

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:L/I:L/A:L).

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 Low (C:L)
Integrity Low (I:L)
Availability Low (A:L)

How to Fix CVE-2026-16214

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-2026-16214, 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 vulnerability was identified in geex-arts django-jet up to 1.0.8. This affects an unknown function of the file jet/dashboard/views.py of the component Dashboard Module. Such manipulation leads to authorization bypass. The attack can be executed remotely. The exploit is publicly available and might be used. The project was informed of the problem early through an issue report but has not responded yet.

References

NVD — CVE-2026-16214 NVD
https://nvd.nist.gov/vuln/detail/CVE-2026-16214
Software Source Repository REPOSITORY
https://github.com/geex-arts/django-jet/issues/528
Software Source Repository REPOSITORY
https://github.com/geex-arts/django-jet
vuldb.com/cve/cve-2026-16214 WEB
https://vuldb.com/cve/CVE-2026-16214
vuldb.com/submit/857945 WEB
https://vuldb.com/submit/857945
vuldb.com/vuln/380037 WEB
https://vuldb.com/vuln/380037
vuldb.com/vuln/380037/cti WEB
https://vuldb.com/vuln/380037/cti

Frequently Asked Questions

What is CVE-2026-16214?
CVE-2026-16214 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-2026-16214?
Upgrading to current release patches (or the latest patched release for your respective branch) resolves the vulnerability.
What is the CVSS score of CVE-2026-16214?
CVE-2026-16214 has a CVSS v3.1 base score of 6.3 (LOW) with vector string CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:L/UI:N/S:U/C:L/I:L/A:L.
What CWE is associated with CVE-2026-16214?
CVE-2026-16214 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-2026-16214?
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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