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CVE-2026-71879

CRITICAL · CVSS 9.1 EPSS 0.48% Public Exploit

Source: NVD + CISA KEV + EPSS · Published 2026-08-18 · Last synced 2026-09-17

CyberRota Analysis

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The vulnerability arises from a lack of authentication in the initial setup of GBIF Integrated Publishing Toolkit versions prior to 3.3.4, allowing remote authenticated attackers to exploit this flaw and gain administrative control before the first reboot. Organizations using affected versions should prioritize patching to mitigate the risk of unauthorized access and potential system compromise. Immediate action is crucial for those managing sensitive data or critical infrastructure reliant on this toolkit.

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CVE
CVE-2026-71879
Severity
CRITICAL
CVSS
9.1
EPSS
0.48%

Original NVD Description

Missing authentication in initial setup functionality left exposed until first reboot in GBIF Integrated Publishing Toolkit versions before 3.3.4 allows remote authenticated attackers to gain administrative control via authentication bypass