What is the CVSS score of CVE-2026-1471?

CVE-2026-1471 has a CVSS 4.0 base score of 2.1 (Low). CVSS vector: CVSS:4.0/AV:N/AC:L/AT:P/PR:L/UI:P/VC:L/VI:L/VA:L/SC:N/SI:N/SA:N/AU:N/R:U/V:D/RE:L/U:Clear. EPSS exploitation probability: 0.0%.

Neo4j Enterprise CVE-2026-1471

LOW

Incorrect Authorization (CWE-863)

2026-03-11 3b236295-4ccd-4a1f-a1c1-a72eecc8d7b6

Authentication Bypass

2.1

CVSS 4.0 · NVD

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Vulnerability Assessment

Weakness	CWE CWE-863 MITRE ATT&CK 1 technique across 1 tactic: Privilege Escalation The technique list with ATT&CK links and the kill-chain view is part of the Basic plan and up. Sign in to read
Impact	Exploitation requires authentication.
Exploit ScenarioDerived	An attacker (requires authentication) could exploit this flaw, authenticated users inheriting the context of the first user.

Monitor Track and reassess. Why: LOW severity (CVSS 0.1-3.9).

No patch listed yet 0.0% exploitation probability (EPSS)

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AnalysisAIv1 – Mar 12, 2026

Excessive caching of authentication context in Neo4j Enterprise edition versions up to 2026.01.4 is affected by incorrect authorization.

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Affected ProductsAI

Product: Excessive caching of authentication context in Neo4j Enterprise edition. Versions: up to 2026.01.4.

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Technical ContextAI · show details

This vulnerability (CWE-863: Incorrect Authorization) affects Excessive caching of authentication context in Neo4j Enterprise edition. Excessive caching of authentication context in Neo4j Enterprise edition versions prior to 2026.01.4 leads to authenticated users inheriting the context of the first user who authenticated after restart. The issue is limited to certain non-default configurations of SSO (UserInfo endpoint). We recommend upgrading to versions 2026.01.4 (or 5.26.22) where the issue is fixed.

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Severity by source

NVD PRIMARY 2.1 LOW

CVSS:4.0/AV:N/AC:L/AT:P/PR:L/UI:P/VC:L/VI:L/VA:L/SC:N/SI:N/SA:N/AU:N/R:U/V:D/RE:L/U:Clear

Primary rating from NVD · only source for this CVE.

CVSS VectorNVD

Attack Vector

Network

Attack Complexity

Low

Attack Requirements

Present

Privileges Required

Low

User Interaction

Passive

Vulnerable system: Confidentiality

Low

Vulnerable system: Integrity

Low

Vulnerable system: Availability

Low

Subsequent system: Confidentiality

None

Subsequent system: Integrity

None

Subsequent system: Availability

None

Lifecycle Timeline

CVSS changed

May 22, 2026 - 16:17 NVD

2.1 (LOW)

CVE Published

Mar 11, 2026 - 17:16 nvd

N/A

DescriptionCVE.org

Excessive caching of authentication context in Neo4j Enterprise edition versions prior to 2026.01.4 leads to authenticated users inheriting the context of the first user who authenticated after restart. The issue is limited to certain non-default configurations of SSO (UserInfo endpoint). We recommend upgrading to versions 2026.01.4 (or 5.26.22) where the issue is fixed.

Threat Intelligence Overview

EPSS Score

0.0%

Top 85% exploitable

Data Quality

4 sources

Confidence: Medium

NVD

CVE.org

EPSS

VulDB

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 LOW

CISA KEV No

Public POC No

EPSS 0.0%

Patch available No

Active threat No

Deciding rule

LOW severity (CVSS 0.1-3.9)

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.