Description
Incorrect Authorization vulnerability in TÜBİTAK ULAKBİM UlakPDF allows Privilege Escalation.

This issue affects UlakPDF: through 09092026.
Published: 2026-09-24
Score: 6.8 Medium
EPSS: < 1% Very Low
KEV: No
Impact: Privilege Escalation via Incorrect Authorization
Action: Apply Update
AI Analysis

Impact

A vulnerability in the UlakPDF application allows an attacker to bypass the correct authorization checks and gain administrative privileges. The flaw is an incorrect authorization condition that can be exploited to execute privileged actions normally reserved for administrators. This surface can lead to wide-ranging damage including data disclosure, modification, or service disruption.

Affected Systems

The affected product is TÜBİTAK ULAKBİM's UlakPDF, with all versions up to 09092026 impacted. No other vendors or products are listed as affected.

Risk and Exploitability

The database assigns a CVSS score of 6.8, indicating a moderate severity risk. EPSS information is not available, and the vulnerability is not listed in the CISA KEV catalog. Based on the naming convention of the vulnerability—"Header Fallback"—the attack vector most likely involves sending a specially crafted HTTP request that relies on a fallback header mechanism to spoof legitimate authentication. The attacker needs network access to the web service and would be able to elevate privileges if the vulnerability remains unpatched.

Generated by OpenCVE AI on September 25, 2026 at 01:36 UTC.

Remediation

No solution or workaround provided in the CVE record.

OpenCVE Recommended Actions

  • Upgrade UlakPDF to a version released after 09092026 that addresses the authorization flaw.
  • Disable or remove the header fallback mechanism if the application provides that configuration option, ensuring that authentication cannot be spoofed.
  • Implement strict role‑based access controls and audit logs to detect and prevent unauthorized privilege escalation attempts.

Generated by OpenCVE AI on September 25, 2026 at 01:36 UTC.

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History

Fri, 25 Sep 2026 14:45:00 +0000

Type Values Removed Values Added
First Time appeared Tübi̇tak Ulakbi̇m
Tübi̇tak Ulakbi̇m ulakpdf
Vendors & Products Tübi̇tak Ulakbi̇m
Tübi̇tak Ulakbi̇m ulakpdf

Thu, 24 Sep 2026 16:30:00 +0000

Type Values Removed Values Added
Metrics ssvc

{'options': {'Automatable': 'no', 'Exploitation': 'none', 'Technical Impact': 'total'}, 'version': '2.0.3'}


Thu, 24 Sep 2026 13:00:00 +0000

Type Values Removed Values Added
Description Incorrect Authorization vulnerability in TÜBİTAK ULAKBİM UlakPDF allows Privilege Escalation. This issue affects UlakPDF: through 09092026.
Title Admin Access Bypass via Header Fallback in TÜBİTAK ULAKBİM's UlakPDF
Weaknesses CWE-863
References
Metrics cvssV3_1

{'score': 6.8, 'vector': 'CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:H/PR:L/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:N'}


Subscriptions

Tübi̇tak Ulakbi̇m Ulakpdf
cve-icon MITRE

Status: PUBLISHED

Assigner: TR-CERT

Published:

Updated: 2026-09-24T14:42:00.710Z

Reserved: 2026-09-10T13:07:47.700Z

Link: CVE-2026-88916

cve-icon Vulnrichment

Updated: 2026-09-24T14:41:56.360Z

cve-icon NVD

Status : Deferred

Published: 2026-09-24T13:17:16.060

Modified: 2026-09-24T19:36:51.280

Link: CVE-2026-88916

cve-icon Redhat

No data.

cve-icon OpenCVE Enrichment

Updated: 2026-09-25T14:17:45Z

Weaknesses