CVE-2026-102478: Software Security Vulnerability Vulnerability

HIGH
Advisory Identifier: GHSA-r946-p43h-mw8h
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CWE-1289
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Advisory Summary

CVE-2026-102478 is a HIGH security vulnerability vulnerability (CWE-1289: Improper Validation of Unsafe Equivalence in Input) affecting Software libraries in the Maven ecosystem. The weakness occurs when the product receives an input value that is used as a resource identifier or other type of reference, but it does not validate or incorrectly validates that the input is equivalent to a potentially-unsafe value.. Remediation is available in the latest vendor maintenance releases.

CVE-2026-102478 at a Glance

CVE Identifier CVE-2026-102478
GHSA Identifier GHSA-r946-p43h-mw8h
Severity HIGH
CVSS v3.1 Base Score N/A
CWE Classification CWE-1289: Improper Validation of Unsafe Equivalence in Input
Affected Product Software
Package Ecosystem Maven
Published Date
Last Updated

How to Fix CVE-2026-102478

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-2026-102478, 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-1289: Improper Validation of Unsafe Equivalence in Input, where the product receives an input value that is used as a resource identifier or other type of reference, but it does not validate or incorrectly validates that the input is equivalent to a potentially-unsafe value. 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

In affected versions of Octopus Server, an authenticated user with permission to modify roles could bypass the protections preventing access abuse resulting in privilege escalation. It was possible for the built-in role to be weakened and the attacker's account added to a privileged team. This was achievable due to improper validation of unsafe equivalence in inputs.

References

NVD — CVE-2026-102478 NVD
https://nvd.nist.gov/vuln/detail/CVE-2026-102478
advisories.octopus.com/post/2026/sa2026-11 WEB
https://advisories.octopus.com/post/2026/sa2026-11

Frequently Asked Questions

What is CVE-2026-102478?
CVE-2026-102478 is a security vulnerability in Software classified as a security vulnerability vulnerability under CWE-1289: Improper Validation of Unsafe Equivalence in Input.
Which Software versions are affected?
Affected versions include releases prior to current release patches.
What version fixes CVE-2026-102478?
Upgrading to current release patches (or the latest patched release for your respective branch) resolves the vulnerability.
What CWE is associated with CVE-2026-102478?
CVE-2026-102478 is classified under CWE-1289: Improper Validation of Unsafe Equivalence in Input (The product receives an input value that is used as a resource identifier or other type of reference, but it does not validate or incorrectly validates that the input is equivalent to a potentially-unsafe value.).
How can I check Maven dependencies for CVE-2026-102478?
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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