CVE-2026-71878

Critical

Description

Missing authentication in initial setup functionality left exposed after initial setup is completed in GBIF Integrated Publishing Toolkit versions before 3.3.4 allows remote authenticated attackers to gain administrative control via authentication bypass

SeverityCritical

CVSS9.2

Exploit probability—

ProductIntegrated Publishing Toolkit

PublishedAug 18, 2026

First seenAug 18, 2026

Weakness typeCWE-306Missing authentication for critical function

How to fix

Update

GBIF Integrated Publishing Toolkit3.3.4 or later

Patches

github.com/gbif/ipt/issues/3115

Affected products

Product	Affected versions	Fixed in
GBIF Integrated Publishing Toolkit	v < 3.3.4	3.3.4

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