CVE-2026-62382: Software Security Vulnerability Vulnerability

MODERATE
Advisory Identifier: GHSA-h7j9-p76m-fhvx
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CWE-863
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Advisory Summary

CVE-2026-62382 is a MODERATE security vulnerability vulnerability (CWE-863: Incorrect Authorization) affecting Software libraries in the Maven ecosystem. The weakness occurs when the product performs an authorization check when an actor attempts to access a resource or perform an action, but it does not correctly perform the check.. Remediation is available in the latest vendor maintenance releases.

CVE-2026-62382 at a Glance

CVE Identifier CVE-2026-62382
GHSA Identifier GHSA-h7j9-p76m-fhvx
Severity MODERATE
CVSS v3.1 Base Score N/A
CWE Classification CWE-863: Incorrect Authorization
Affected Product Software
Package Ecosystem Maven
Published Date
Last Updated

How to Fix CVE-2026-62382

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-2026-62382, 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-863: Incorrect Authorization, where the product performs an authorization check when an actor attempts to access a resource or perform an action, but it does not correctly perform the check. 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

PasswordPusher versions v1.45.11 through v2.9.5 contain an improper authorization vulnerability in the push deletion logic. The ownership check compares @push.user against current_user; for an anonymously created push both values are nil, and Ruby evaluates nil == nil as true, so the check passes and the deletable_by_viewer restriction is never enforced. An attacker who knows only the secret URL can permanently delete an anonymous push even when the creator disabled viewer deletion and even without the passphrase. Only deployments that allow anonymous pushes (the default) are affected. The issue is fixed in v2.9.6.

References

GitHub Advisory / Wiki ADVISORY
https://github.com/pglombardo/PasswordPusher/security/advisories/GHSA-jf2m-hpj9-4qx2
NVD — CVE-2026-62382 NVD
https://nvd.nist.gov/vuln/detail/CVE-2026-62382
tpaidakis.com/writeups/passwordpu... WEB
https://tpaidakis.com/writeups/passwordpusher-nil-authorization
www.vulncheck.com/advisories/password... WEB
https://www.vulncheck.com/advisories/passwordpusher-before-authentication-bypass-via-null-comparison

Frequently Asked Questions

What is CVE-2026-62382?
CVE-2026-62382 is a security vulnerability in Software classified as a security vulnerability vulnerability under CWE-863: Incorrect Authorization.
Which Software versions are affected?
Affected versions include releases prior to current release patches.
What version fixes CVE-2026-62382?
Upgrading to current release patches (or the latest patched release for your respective branch) resolves the vulnerability.
What CWE is associated with CVE-2026-62382?
CVE-2026-62382 is classified under CWE-863: Incorrect Authorization (The product performs an authorization check when an actor attempts to access a resource or perform an action, but it does not correctly perform the check.).
How can I check Maven dependencies for CVE-2026-62382?
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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