Description
Missing authorization in the configuration cascade operations of the Collaboration Server in Unblu inc. Unblu Spark 7.0 through 8.36.1-hotfix.0, on on-premises and cloud deployments, allows an authenticated remote attacker to read and change configuration properties of entities they aren't authorized to access, including other users, other accounts and, in Unblu Cloud, other customers' accounts, via configuration read and write operations that target those entities.



The Collaboration Server doesn't check whether the user reading or changing configuration has access to the entity the configuration belongs to. With certain non-default configuration validation settings, a registered user can additionally write configuration properties they aren't allowed to edit, in any scope.



Exploitation requires an authenticated session but no user interaction.
Published: 2026-10-20
Score: 8.9 High
EPSS: < 1% Very Low
KEV: No
Impact: Authenticated configuration read/write authorization bypass
Action: Patch Immediately
AI Analysis

Impact

Unblu Spark allows an authenticated attacker to read and modify configuration properties of entities that the attacker is not authorized to access, including other users, other accounts, and in the cloud, other customers' accounts. This vulnerability is a classic authorization bypass that can lead to disclosure of sensitive configuration data and unintended alteration of system settings, compromising confidentiality, integrity, and potentially availability. The weakness falls under the CWE‑639 and CWE‑862 classes, indicating missing authorization checks and improper access control for configuration changes. An authenticated session is required and no additional user interaction is needed.

Affected Systems

Versions of Unblu Spark from 7.0 through 8.36.1‑hotfix.0 on both on‑premises and cloud deployments are affected. Unblu Cloud customers have already received the fix, while on‑premises deployments require remedial action.

Risk and Exploitability

The CVSS score of 8.9 classifies this as high severity. EPSS is not available, and the vulnerability is not listed in the CISA KEV catalog. The likely attack vector is an authenticated remote attacker who has legitimate credentials, possibly compromised or insider. Because no additional privileges or user interaction are needed, exploitation is straightforward once an authenticated session is established, giving the attacker the ability to read sensitive configuration and alter system behavior.

Generated by OpenCVE AI on October 20, 2026 at 15:43 UTC.

Remediation

Vendor Solution

Upgrade to Unblu Spark 8.37.2 or later. There is no fix for Unblu Spark 7.x. Unblu Cloud customers needn't take any action. The fix is already deployed in Unblu Cloud. There is no workaround for on-premises deployments.


OpenCVE Recommended Actions

  • Apply the vendor patch by upgrading Unblu Spark to version 8.37.2 or later.
  • Limit configuration modification privileges to administrative accounts only and enforce strict access controls on configuration cascade operations.
  • Implement regular monitoring and audit of configuration changes to quickly detect unauthorized modifications.

Generated by OpenCVE AI on October 20, 2026 at 15:43 UTC.

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History

Wed, 21 Oct 2026 17:15:00 +0000

Type Values Removed Values Added
First Time appeared Unblu
Unblu spark
Vendors & Products Unblu
Unblu spark

Tue, 20 Oct 2026 16:30:00 +0000

Type Values Removed Values Added
Metrics ssvc

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


Tue, 20 Oct 2026 12:45:00 +0000

Type Values Removed Values Added
Description Missing authorization in the configuration cascade operations of the Collaboration Server in Unblu inc. Unblu Spark 7.0 through 8.36.1-hotfix.0, on on-premises and cloud deployments, allows an authenticated remote attacker to read and change configuration properties of entities they aren't authorized to access, including other users, other accounts and, in Unblu Cloud, other customers' accounts, via configuration read and write operations that target those entities. The Collaboration Server doesn't check whether the user reading or changing configuration has access to the entity the configuration belongs to. With certain non-default configuration validation settings, a registered user can additionally write configuration properties they aren't allowed to edit, in any scope. Exploitation requires an authenticated session but no user interaction.
Title Unblu Spark Authorization Bypass in Configuration Cascade Operations
Weaknesses CWE-639
CWE-862
References
Metrics cvssV4_0

{'score': 8.9, 'vector': 'CVSS:4.0/AV:N/AC:L/AT:P/PR:L/UI:N/VC:H/VI:H/VA:H/SC:N/SI:H/SA:H'}


cve-icon MITRE

Status: PUBLISHED

Assigner: NCSC.ch

Published:

Updated: 2026-10-20T15:36:00.992Z

Reserved: 2026-05-26T13:09:34.301Z

Link: CVE-2026-9589

cve-icon Vulnrichment

Updated: 2026-10-20T15:35:53.297Z

cve-icon NVD

Status : Deferred

Published: 2026-10-20T11:17:35.770

Modified: 2026-10-20T19:28:52.970

Link: CVE-2026-9589

cve-icon Redhat

No data.

cve-icon OpenCVE Enrichment

Updated: 2026-10-21T16:45:21Z

Weaknesses
  • CWE-639

    Authorization Bypass Through User-Controlled Key

  • CWE-862

    Missing Authorization