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Advanced Authentication Server CVE-2026-112256

| EUVDEUVD-2026-113003 CRITICAL
Acceptance of Extraneous Untrusted Data With Trusted Data (CWE-349)
2026-10-29 OpenText GHSA-rqjf-xhwg-fh67
9.2
CVSS 4.0 · Vendor: OpenText
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Attack ChainAIDerived

Hypothetical attack flow derived from CVE metadata – not a confirmed exploit chain

  1. Access
    Reach Advanced Authentication Server over network
  2. Delivery
    Submit request mixing untrusted and trusted data
  3. Exploit
    Server accepts extraneous untrusted data
  4. Execution
    Bypass ACL on restricted functionality
  5. Impact
    Compromise downstream protected systems

Vulnerability Assessment

Weakness
CWE
ASVS 5.0
V4 - API and Web Service Acceptance of extraneous untrusted data
Exploitation Conditions

The flaw (CWE-349, acceptance of extraneous untrusted data with trusted data) lets an attacker reach functionality not properly constrained by ACLs on the Advanced Authentication Server. Per the CVSS vector (PR:N/UI:N/AC:L, AV:N) it is reachable remotely with no authentication and no user interaction against the listed versions (6.4.0.0-6.4.3.8, 6.5.0.0-6.5.0.10, 6.6.0.0-6.6.1.0), and AU:Y indicates it is automatable; no special feature-enablement or non-default configuration is identified as a prerequisite in the available advisories. The limiting factor is version: deployments already on 6.4.3.9, 6.5.0.11, or 6.6.2 (release 26.3.1) are out of scope. The exact untrusted-data element, request parameter, or endpoint that must be manipulated to trigger the ACL bypass is not described in the sources provided, so the concrete trigger is unverified.

Impact

Multiple signals converge on this being a genuine high priority rather than a paper-high score. The vendor-supplied CVSS 4.0 vector (9.2) is AV:N/AC:L/PR:N/UI:N - remotely reachable, low attack complexity, no authentication, no user interaction - with high confidentiality and integrity impact (VC:H/VI:H) and, importantly, a scope change propagating high impact to subsequent systems (SC:H/SI:H), which is consistent with a flaw in an authentication server that gates access to downstream protected resources. The threat/supplemental metrics reinforce urgency: AU:Y (automatable), U:Red (vendor's own urgency rating is Red), and the vuln.today decision label is act_now. The CVSS 4.0 vector carries E:P (proof-of-concept exploit maturity); however, no PoC/exploit reference is present in the supplied references, so this is a maturity flag rather than a verified public exploit. There is no CISA KEV entry in the input (so not confirmed actively exploited) and no EPSS score was provided, so widespread-exploitation probability cannot be quantified here. Net assessment: unauthenticated, automatable ACL bypass in an IAM/MFA product with vendor-declared Red urgency and act_now priority - treat as a real, urgent priority and patch without delay; the main uncertainty is the exact trigger mechanism and real-world exploitation breadth, not the severity.

Exploit ScenarioDerived

A remote, unauthenticated attacker sends a crafted request to the Advanced Authentication Server that bundles extraneous untrusted data alongside trusted data (CWE-349); the server honors the untrusted portion and the attacker reaches functionality that should be restricted by ACLs, exposing or altering protected authentication functions and, via the scope change, downstream systems that rely on it. The CVSS 4.0 vector carries E:P (proof-of-concept maturity), but no public PoC reference is included in the provided data, so working exploit code is not confirmed from the sources.

Act Now Prioritize within 24-48h. Why: CRITICAL severity.
No patch listed yet 0.2% exploitation probability (EPSS)

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AnalysisAIv1 – Oct 29, 2026

ACL bypass in OpenText Advanced Authentication Server 6.4.0.0 through 6.4.3.8, 6.5.0.0 through 6.5.0.10, and 6.6.0.0 through 6.6.1.0 allows remote unauthenticated attackers to reach functionality that is not properly constrained by ACLs, with high confidentiality and integrity impact. The flaw is CWE-349 (acceptance of extraneous untrusted data with trusted data) and is rated 9.2 with an act_now priority. No KEV-listed active exploitation is reported; the CVSS 4.0 vector carries E:P proof-of-concept maturity, but working exploit code is not confirmed in the provided sources.

RemediationAI

Vendor-released patch: upgrade to 6.4.3.9 for the 6.4.x branch, 6.5.0.11 for the 6.5.x branch, or 6.6.2 (release 26.3.1) for the 6.6.x branch, per the OpenText/Micro Focus security-improvement advisories at https://docs.microfocus.com/doc/42/6.4.3.9/security-improvements-6439, https://docs.microfocus.com/doc/42/6.5.0.11/security-improvements-65011, and https://docs.microfocus.com/doc/42/26.3.1/security-improvements-662. The provided references do not describe a configuration workaround, so the listed updates are the complete fix identified in the available data; because the issue is reachable over the network without authentication and is marked act_now, prioritize upgrading exposed instances.

Affected VersionsENISA

Advanced Authentication Server 6.5.0.0 ≤6.5.0.10
Advanced Authentication Server 6.4.0.0 ≤6.4.3.8
Advanced Authentication Server 6.6.0.0 ≤6.6.1.0

Affected Packages

euvd advanced_authentication_server no fix

Source: OSV (Open Source Vulnerabilities)

Affects your stack

Affects 1 package in euvd

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Technical ContextAI · show details

The affected component is OpenText Advanced Authentication Server, identified by CPE cpe:2.3:a:opentext:advanced_authentication_server:*:*:*:*:*:*:*:*. The root cause is CWE-349: the server accepts extraneous untrusted data alongside trusted data, which lets a remote caller reach functionality that should be gated by ACLs. Both the CVE's CVSS 4.0 vector and the independent CVSS 3.1 assessment describe network reachability, low attack complexity, no required privileges, and no user interaction, and AU:Y marks the issue as automatable. The specific request parameter, endpoint, or untrusted-data element that must be manipulated to trigger the ACL bypass is not described in the provided sources, so the concrete trigger is unverified.

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Severity by source

Vendor (OpenText) PRIMARY 9.2 CRITICAL
CVSS:4.0/AV:N/AC:L/AT:N/PR:N/UI:N/VC:H/VI:H/VA:N/SC:H/SI:H/SA:N/E:P/AU:Y/V:C/RE:M/U:Red
vuln.today AI 10.0 CRITICAL

Remote, low-complexity ACL bypass needing no auth or interaction (AV:N/AC:L/PR:N/UI:N); high confidentiality and integrity impact with scope change to downstream protected systems (S:C), no availability impact.

3.1 AV:N/AC:L/PR:N/UI:N/S:C/C:H/I:H/A:N
4.0 AV:N/AC:L/AT:N/PR:N/UI:N/VC:H/VI:H/VA:N/SC:H/SI:H/SA:N

Primary rating from Vendor (OpenText).

CVSS VectorVendor: OpenText

Attack Vector
Network
Attack Complexity
Low
Attack Requirements
None
Privileges Required
None
User Interaction
None
Vulnerable system: Confidentiality
High
Vulnerable system: Integrity
High
Vulnerable system: Availability
None
Subsequent system: Confidentiality
High
Subsequent system: Integrity
High
Subsequent system: Availability
None

DescriptionCVE.org

Acceptance of extraneous untrusted data with trusted data vulnerability in OpenText Advanced Authentication Server allows Accessing Functionality Not Properly Constrained by ACLs.

This issue affects Advanced Authentication Server: from 6.4.0.0 through 6.4.3.8, from 6.5.0.0 through 6.5.0.10, and from 6.6.0.0 through 6.6.1.0.

Executive ViewAI

Why It Matters

OpenText Advanced Authentication Server (versions 6.4.x, 6.5.x, and 6.6.x) contains a critical access control bypass (CVE-2026-112256) that allows remote, unauthenticated attackers to reach privileged functionality, jeopardizing confidentiality and integrity of authentication data. This vulnerability directly affects identity and access management infrastructure, potentially enabling unauthorized access to sensitive systems and undermining trust in authentication controls. Leadership should prioritize immediate remediation because the flaw is remotely exploitable without credentials and no vendor patch is currently available.

Business Impact: Severe
Compensating Controls

No vendor-released patch identified at time of analysis. Interim mitigations: restrict network access to affected servers via firewall rules and network segmentation; enforce strict ACLs and monitor for bypass attempts; enable detailed logging and alerting on authentication anomalies; consider deploying a web application firewall (WAF) with virtual patching if available; limit exposure by disabling unnecessary remote access.

Threat Intelligence Overview

EPSS Score
0.2%
Top 84% exploitable
Prevalence
Low
specialized enterprise MFA/IAM product (NetIQ lineage), limited install base
Data Quality
3 sources
Confidence: Low

How this decision was reached

The engine reads each signal below and applies a fixed list of rules from top to bottom. The first rule that matches sets the recommended action – like a statement, every line is shown.

SignalValue
Severity CRITICAL
CISA KEV No
Public POC No
EPSS 0.2%
Patch available No
Active threat No
Deciding rule
CRITICAL severity
What every action level means
Emergency Immediate action required. Criteria: CRITICAL + in CISA KEV (actively exploited) without patch, OR CRITICAL + EPSS > 30% without patch, OR CRITICAL + active threat signals without patch.
Act Now Prioritize within 24-48h. Criteria: in KEV with patch available, OR CRITICAL + public POC, OR HIGH + EPSS > 10%, OR CRITICAL + active threat, OR any CRITICAL severity.
This Week Schedule remediation this week. Criteria: HIGH severity (CVSS 7.0-8.9). Patch within normal change window.
This Month Plan within 30 days. Criteria: MEDIUM severity (CVSS 4.0-6.9), lower exploitation probability. Include in regular patch cycle.
Monitor Track and reassess. Criteria: LOW severity (CVSS 0.1-3.9), minimal exploitation risk. No immediate action needed.

SSVC AssessmentENISA

SSVC Decision· derived
Out-of-Cycle
Exploitation· derived
None
System Exposure· derived
Open
Automatable· derived
Yes
Human Impact
Very High

Priority Score

46
Low Medium High Critical
KEV: 0
EPSS: 0
CVSS: +46
PoC: 0
Weaponized: 0
Threat intel: 0
Gov advisory: 0

Attack Technique

Information disclosure occurs when an application unintentionally exposes sensitive data that aids attackers in reconnaissance or directly compromises security.

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