Apache Syncope Improper Input Validation vulnerability
When editing a user, group or any object in the Syncope Console, HTML tags could be added to any text field and could lead to potential exploits. The same vulnerability was found in the Syncope Enduser, when editing "Personal Information" or "User Requests".
Users are recommended to upgrade to version 3.0.8, which fixes this issue.
Affected software
Click a technology to see all vulnerabilities affecting it.
| Platform | Package | Vulnerable versions | Fixed in |
|---|---|---|---|
| Java / Kotlin (Maven) | org.apache.syncope.client.idrepo:syncope-client-idrepo-common-ui | >= 2.1.0, < 3.0.8 | 3.0.8 |
| Java / Kotlin (Maven) | org.apache.syncope.client.idrepo:syncope-client-idrepo-console | >= 2.1.0, < 3.0.8 | 3.0.8 |
References
- https://nvd.nist.gov/vuln/detail/CVE-2024-38503
- https://github.com/apache/syncope/commit/12e65f5fb12ad87ce0b223b3c2bb39025a4521e4
- https://github.com/apache/syncope
- https://github.com/apache/syncope/releases/tag/syncope-3.0.8
- https://syncope.apache.org/security#cve-2024-38503-html-tags-can-be-injected-into-console-or-enduser
- https://www.openwall.com/lists/oss-security/2024/07/22/3
- CVSS vector
CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:L/UI:N/S:U/C:N/I:H/A:N- Weakness (CWE)
CWE-20, CWE-79- Platform
- Java / Kotlin (Maven)
- Package
org.apache.syncope.client.idrepo:syncope-client-idrepo-common-ui, org.apache.syncope.client.idrepo:syncope-client-idrepo-console- Disclosed
- 22.07.2024
- Updated
- 11.10.2026 12:21
Sources and licenses
OSV / GitHub Advisory Database - GHSA-8pxv-x6jq-5vw9 - CC BY 4.0
Vulnerability history: org.apache.syncope.client.idrepo:syncope-client-idrepo-common-ui
All published vulnerabilities of this package (Java / Kotlin (Maven)), newest first. Shows whether this is a one-off slip or a package that needs watching.
- Total entries
- 2
- First → latest
- 07.2024 02.2026
- Without a fix
- 0
- Exploited in attacks
- 0
Severity breakdown
- High 1
- Medium 1
Disclosures per year
- 2024: 1
- 2025: 0
- 2026: 1
-
Apache Syncope Improper Input Validation vulnerability this entry
Know which vulnerabilities affect your application
With the DockRay integration and software inventory enabled, DockRay checks reported component versions against known vulnerabilities and notifies you about confirmed matches. Coverage depends on the supported technology and available advisory data.