CVE-2026-112256
Acceptance of extraneous untrusted data with trusted data vulnerability in OpenText Advanced Authentication Server allows Accessing Functionality Not Properly Constrained by ACLs. This issue affects Advanced Authentication Server: from 6.4.0.0 through 6.4.3.8, from 6.5.0.0 through 6.5.0.10, and from 6.6.0.0 through 6.6.1.0.
Executive briefing
The source record describes: Acceptance of extraneous untrusted data with trusted data vulnerability in OpenText Advanced Authentication Server allows Accessing Functionality Not Properly Constrained by ACLs. This issue affects Advanced Authentication Server: from 6.4.0.0 through 6.4.3.8, from 6.5.0.0 through 6.5.0.10, and from 6.6.0.0 through 6.6.1.0. The practical risk depends on whether an affected product/version is present, reachable and configured in an exploitable way. Review the affected-product evidence and linked vendor advisories before assigning exposure status.
Evidence confidence: Low Evidence-derived, not an exploitability verdict
Severity & attack characteristics
CVSS vector:CVSS:4.0/AV:N/AC:L/AT:N/PR:N/UI:N/VC:H/VI:H/VA:N/SC:H/SI:H/SA:N/E:P/CR:X/IR:X/AR:X/MAV:X/MAC:X/MAT:X/MPR:X/MUI:X/MVC:X/MVI:X/MVA:X/MSC:X/MSI:X/MSA:X/S:X/AU:Y/R:X/V:C/RE:M/U:Red
Technical explanation & impact
The technical mechanism is not expanded beyond the source description unless a referenced advisory supplies additional evidence. Read the linked vendor/CERT advisories for root-cause detail.
Potential impact must be interpreted from the published CVSS impact metrics and the affected component. A CVSS impact score is not proof that a particular asset is exploitable.
Weakness classification
CWE-349Affected products and versions
NVD has not supplied machine-readable vulnerable CPE product/version entries for this CVE. This is an information gap, not proof that no products are affected. Check the vendor advisory references below.
Remediation & validation
- Identify exposure by comparing the affected product and version ranges with your asset inventory, SBOM and externally exposed services.
- Review the linked vendor security advisory or patch notes. Upgrade to a vendor-confirmed fixed release; do not infer a fixed version from the CVE description.
- Until patched, consider restricting network access or disabling the affected feature where operationally safe. These are temporary controls, not a substitute for a vendor fix.
- Validate the remediation with a version check and vulnerability rescan, then retain change evidence.
No fixed version is displayed unless it is explicitly established by a vendor advisory. Follow the vendor's release notes for exact product and branch applicability.
Vendor advisories, patches & exploit references
- https://docs.microfocus.com/doc/2582/26.3.1/security-improvements-662 REFERENCE security@opentext.com
- https://docs.microfocus.com/doc/42/26.3.1/security-improvements-662 REFERENCE security@opentext.com
- https://docs.microfocus.com/doc/42/6.4.3.9/security-improvements-6439 REFERENCE security@opentext.com
- https://docs.microfocus.com/doc/42/6.5.0.11/security-improvements-65011 REFERENCE security@opentext.com
Information gaps & confidence notes
These gaps indicate missing source data. CVE Watch does not fill them with guessed product, exploit or patch details.
- NVD does not currently provide machine-readable vulnerable CPE product/version entries for this record.
- No vendor advisory or patch reference was identified in the supplied CVE references.
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