CVE-2026-102490
Zammad GmbH Zammad contains an improper privilege management vulnerability that can allow the local zammad user to escalate privileges to root. This…
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- CISA KEV
- Yes — actively exploited (added 2026-10-02, remediation due 2026-10-05)
- Weakness (CWE)
- CWE-269
- Published
- 2026-09-30
- Last modified
- 2026-10-02
- NVD status
- Undergoing Analysis
Description
Zammad GmbH Zammad contains an improper privilege management vulnerability that can allow the local zammad user to escalate privileges to root. This vulnerability can be chained with CVE-2026-102489.
Affected products
- Zammad GmbH Zammad
Affected ranges per NVD CPE data; confirm exact versions in the vendor advisory.
Required action (CISA)
Apply mitigations in accordance with vendor instructions, ensuring compliance with CISA’s BOD 26-04 Prioritizing Security Updates Based on Risk (see URL in Notes) guidance and CISA’s “Forensics Triage Requirements” (see URL in Notes). Follow applicable BOD 26-04 guidance for cloud services or discontinue use of the product if mitigations are unavailable. Stakeholders are responsible for evaluating each asset's internet exposure and ensuring adherence to BOD 26-04 patching guidelines. Federal remediation deadline: 2026-10-05.
How to prioritize this
This vulnerability is on the CISA KEV list, meaning it is being actively exploited — treat it as urgent regardless of the raw CVSS number. Use the live CVE lookup for the latest NVD data, and the CVSS 3.1 calculator to model your own environmental score.
References
FAQ
Is CVE-2026-102490 actively exploited?
Yes. CISA added CVE-2026-102490 to its Known Exploited Vulnerabilities (KEV) catalog on 2026-10-02, with a federal remediation deadline of 2026-10-05. A KEV listing means real-world exploitation is confirmed, so patching this should be prioritized above many higher-CVSS bugs that aren't being exploited.
What is the CVSS score of CVE-2026-102490?
CVE-2026-102490 has no published CVSS base score yet — NVD analysis can lag disclosure. Check the vendor references for an interim severity.
Related vulnerabilities
- CVE-2026-102489 — Zammad GmbH Zammad
- CVE-2026-84869 — ConnectWise ScreenConnect
- CVE-2026-46817 — Oracle E-Business Suite
- CVE-2026-21533 — Microsoft Windows
- CVE-2024-8068 — Citrix Session Recording
- CVE-2024-49035 — Microsoft Partner Center
Data source: NVD & CISA KEV. Shown as-is; nothing added. Last generated from NVD data — re-check the live tool for updates.
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