📄 الوصف (الإنجليزية)
Improper Isolation or Compartmentalization vulnerability in Apache Syncope.
An administrator with adequate entitlements for Implementations can create a malicious Groovy class containing untrusted code reaching a non-sandboxed execution path via the class static initializer.
This issue affects Apache Syncope: 3.0 through 3.0.16, 4.0 through 4.0.5, 4.1.0.
Users are recommended to upgrade to version 4.0.6 / 4.1.1, which fix this issue by forcing even the static initializer in Groovy code to run in a sandbox.
🤖 ملخص AI
Apache Syncope contains an improper isolation vulnerability (CVE-2026-42782) allowing authenticated administrators to execute arbitrary code through malicious Groovy classes that bypass sandbox restrictions via static initializers. This affects versions 3.0-3.0.16, 4.0-4.0.5, and 4.1.0, with patches available for 4.0.6 and 4.1.1. The vulnerability requires administrative privileges but poses significant risk to identity and access management infrastructure in Saudi organizations.
📄 الوصف (العربية)
🤖 التحليل الذكي آخر تحليل: May 29, 2026 12:57
🇸🇦 التأثير على المملكة العربية السعودية
Saudi banking sector (SAMA-regulated institutions) and government agencies using Apache Syncope for identity management face insider threat risks from compromised administrators. Telecom operators (STC, Mobily) managing subscriber identity systems are at high risk. Healthcare organizations using Syncope for access control could experience patient data exposure. Energy sector (ARAMCO, utilities) relying on Syncope for critical infrastructure access management face operational continuity threats. The vulnerability enables privilege escalation and lateral movement within identity systems, potentially compromising downstream applications and services.
🏢 القطاعات السعودية المتأثرة
Banking and Financial Services
Government and Public Administration
Healthcare and Medical Services
Energy and Utilities
Telecommunications
Critical Infrastructure
🎯 تقنيات MITRE ATT&CK
T1548 - Abuse Elevation Control Mechanism
T1059.004 - Command and Scripting Interpreter: Groovy
T1078.002 - Valid Accounts: Domain Accounts
T1190 - Exploit Public-Facing Application
T1547.001 - Boot or Logon Initialization Scripts: Logon Script (Windows)
T1137 - Office Application Startup
T1204.002 - User Execution: Malicious File
⚖️ درجة المخاطر السعودية (AI)
7.8
/ 10.0
🔧 Remediation Steps (English)
IMMEDIATE ACTIONS:
1. Identify all Apache Syncope deployments in your environment and document versions (3.0.x, 4.0.x, 4.1.0 are vulnerable)
2. Restrict administrative access to Syncope Implementation configurations to only essential personnel
3. Enable comprehensive audit logging for all Groovy class creation and modification activities
4. Monitor for suspicious Groovy code patterns in static initializers
PATCHING GUIDANCE:
1. Upgrade to Apache Syncope 4.0.6 or 4.1.1 immediately (patches available)
2. For version 3.0.x users: plan migration to 4.0.6+ as no patch is available for 3.0 branch
3. Test patches in non-production environments before deployment
4. Coordinate with SAMA/NCA for change management if applicable
COMPENSATING CONTROLS (if patching delayed):
1. Implement network segmentation isolating Syncope from critical systems
2. Deploy Web Application Firewall (WAF) rules to detect Groovy injection patterns
3. Enforce multi-factor authentication for all administrative accounts
4. Implement code review process for any Groovy implementations before deployment
5. Use role-based access control to limit who can modify Implementations
DETECTION RULES:
1. Alert on any Groovy class creation/modification in Syncope audit logs
2. Monitor for static initializer blocks in Groovy code submissions
3. Flag administrative accounts accessing Implementation configuration outside business hours
4. Detect unusual process execution from Syncope JVM process
5. Monitor for outbound connections from Syncope to unexpected destinations
🔧 خطوات المعالجة (العربية)
الإجراءات الفورية:
1. حدد جميع نشرات Apache Syncope في بيئتك وتوثيق الإصدارات (3.0.x و 4.0.x و 4.1.0 معرضة للخطر)
2. قيد الوصول الإداري إلى تكوينات Syncope Implementation للموظفين الأساسيين فقط
3. فعّل تسجيل التدقيق الشامل لجميع أنشطة إنشاء وتعديل فئات Groovy
4. راقب أنماط أكواد Groovy المريبة في محارف ثابتة
إرشادات التصحيح:
1. قم بالترقية إلى Apache Syncope 4.0.6 أو 4.1.1 فوراً (التصحيحات متاحة)
2. لمستخدمي الإصدار 3.0.x: خطط للهجرة إلى 4.0.6+ حيث لا يوجد تصحيح لفرع 3.0
3. اختبر التصحيحات في بيئات غير الإنتاج قبل النشر
4. تنسيق مع SAMA/NCA لإدارة التغيير إن أمكن
الضوابط البديلة (إذا تأخر التصحيح):
1. نفذ تقسيم الشبكة لعزل Syncope عن الأنظمة الحرجة
2. نشر قواعد جدار حماية تطبيقات الويب (WAF) للكشف عن أنماط حقن Groovy
3. فرض المصادقة متعددة العوامل لجميع الحسابات الإدارية
4. نفذ عملية مراجعة الأكواد لأي تطبيقات Groovy قبل النشر
5. استخدم التحكم في الوصول القائم على الأدوار لتحديد من يمكنه تعديل Implementations
قواعد الكشف:
1. تنبيه عند أي إنشاء/تعديل فئة Groovy في سجلات تدقيق Syncope
2. راقب كتل محارف ثابتة في تقديمات أكواد Groovy
3. علّم الحسابات الإدارية التي تصل إلى تكوين Implementation خارج ساعات العمل
4. كشف تنفيذ العمليات غير المعتادة من عملية Syncope JVM
5. راقب الاتصالات الصادرة من Syncope إلى وجهات غير متوقعة
📋 خريطة الامتثال التنظيمي
🟢 NCA ECC 2024
ECC 2024 A.9.2.1 - User access management and privileged access control
ECC 2024 A.8.3.2 - Segregation of duties in critical systems
ECC 2024 A.12.4.1 - Event logging and monitoring
ECC 2024 A.12.4.3 - Protection of log information
ECC 2024 A.14.2.1 - Secure development policy and procedures
🔵 SAMA CSF
SAMA CSF ID.AM-2 - Software and hardware inventory
SAMA CSF PR.AC-1 - Access control policy and procedures
SAMA CSF PR.AC-4 - Access rights and privileges management
SAMA CSF DE.CM-1 - System monitoring and anomaly detection
SAMA CSF DE.AE-1 - Audit and accountability mechanisms
🟡 ISO 27001:2022
ISO 27001:2022 A.5.15 - Access control
ISO 27001:2022 A.8.22 - Monitoring activities
ISO 27001:2022 A.8.23 - Administrator and operator logs
ISO 27001:2022 A.14.2.1 - Information security requirements analysis and specification
ISO 27001:2022 A.14.3.1 - Secure development policy
🟣 PCI DSS v4.0.1
PCI DSS 3.2.1 - Restrict access to cardholder data by business need to know
PCI DSS 7.1 - Limit access to system components by business need to know
PCI DSS 10.2 - Implement automated audit trails for all access to audit trails
PCI DSS 10.3 - Protect audit trail history from unauthorized modifications
📦 المنتجات المتأثرة 3 منتج
apache:syncope
apache:syncope
apache:syncope:4.1.0