Apache Syncope Vulnerability Let Attackers Hijack User Sessions

Cybersecuritynews •Abinaya • February 3, 2026

A critical XML External Entity (XXE) vulnerability has been disclosed in the Syncope identity management console. The flaw could allow administrators to expose sensitive user data and compromise session security inadvertently. The vulnerability, tracked as CVE-2026-23795, affects multiple versions of the platform and requires immediate patching. The improper restriction of XML External Entity references in […]

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Critical Apache Syncope Vulnerability Allows Session Hijacking A critical XML External Entity (XXE) vulnerability, tracked as CVE-2026-23795, has been disclosed in the Apache Syncope identity management console. This flaw can allow attackers to hijack active user sessions and expose sensitive user data. Multiple versions of the platform are affected and require immediate patching. 3 sources 30

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