Xerte Online Tools Setup authentication bypass

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Summaryinfo

A vulnerability described as critical has been identified in Xerte Online Tools. Affected is an unknown function of the component Setup. Executing a manipulation can lead to authentication bypass. This vulnerability is registered as CVE-2026-14261. It is possible to launch the attack remotely. No exploit is available.

Detailsinfo

A vulnerability classified as critical was found in Xerte Online Tools (unknown version). This vulnerability affects an unknown code block of the component Setup. The manipulation with an unknown input leads to a authentication bypass vulnerability. The CWE definition for the vulnerability is CWE-288. A product requires authentication, but the product has an alternate path or channel that does not require authentication. As an impact it is known to affect confidentiality, integrity, and availability. CVE summarizes:

A vulnerability in the Xerte Online Tools allows for authentication bypass and remote code execution via reinstallation through the /setup/ folder, enabling attackers to reinstall the service to a remote database they control.

The advisory is shared for download at github.com. This vulnerability was named CVE-2026-14261 since 06/30/2026. The exploitation appears to be easy. The attack can be initiated remotely. No form of authentication is required for a successful exploitation. There are neither technical details nor an exploit publicly available. The current price for an exploit might be approx. USD $0-$5k (estimation calculated on 07/09/2026).

There is no information about possible countermeasures known. It may be suggested to replace the affected object with an alternative product.

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VulDB Meta Base Score: 7.3
VulDB Meta Temp Score: 7.3

VulDB Base Score: 7.3
VulDB Temp Score: 7.3
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Exploitinginfo

Class: Authentication bypass
CWE: CWE-288 / CWE-287
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Physical: No
Local: No
Remote: Yes

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Status: Not defined
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Countermeasuresinfo

Recommended: no mitigation known
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Timelineinfo

06/30/2026 CVE reserved
07/09/2026 +9 days Advisory disclosed
07/09/2026 +0 days VulDB entry created
07/09/2026 +0 days VulDB entry last update

Sourcesinfo

Advisory: github.com
Status: Not defined

CVE: CVE-2026-14261 (🔒)
GCVE (CVE): GCVE-0-2026-14261
GCVE (VulDB): GCVE-100-377200

Entryinfo

Created: 07/09/2026 15:44
Changes: 07/09/2026 15:44 (51)
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Cache ID: 216::103

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