CVE-2026-101287

What it is

Authentication bypass vulnerability in Stela, versions prior to 1.60.1, due to the use of a cookie named “authProcess” without validating its integrity. The application stores the user identifier (userId) and the status of the authentication process (validSteps) in this cookie and relies on these values—which can be modified by the client—to complete the login process. A remote attacker, without valid credentials or interaction from other users, could manipulate the cookie to bypass authentication checks and impersonate any account, including one with SUPER_ADMIN privileges. This would allow the attacker to obtain a valid JWT token with administrative privileges and compromise the confidentiality and integrity of the application.

At a glance

Exploitability

Can be exploited over the network without logging in. High risk of data exposure, data tampering.

Exploit odds

0.4% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days (EPSS).

Fix

No patch or advisory is linked yet. Look at mitigations or restrict exposure.

Timeline

1. 2026-09-28 12:15 UTC ReservedThe CVE id was reserved by its CNA
2. 2026-10-15 09:17 UTC PublishedDisclosed publicly on CVE.org and NVD
3. 2026-10-15 16:33 UTC Last updatedMost recent change to the record

Details

Published

2026-10-15 09:17 UTC

Last modified

2026-10-15 16:33 UTC

Exploit probability

0.4% · EPSS, next 30 days

Weakness

CWE-565

Record status

Deferred

Attack profile CVSS 4.0 · 9.3

Attack vector

Network

Complexity

Low

Attack requirements

None

Privileges needed

None

User interaction

None

Confidentiality

High

Integrity

High

Availability

None