CVE-2026-102490
Published 2026-09-30 · Updated 2026-10-02 · Source csirt@divd.nl
Description
All versions of Zammad including the latest alpha enable the local zammad user to escalate privileges to root.
CVSS vector: CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:N/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H
CISA Known-Exploited Vulnerability
Product: Zammad GmbH — Zammad
Name: Zammad GmbH Zammad Improper Privilege Management Vulnerability
Date added: 2026-10-02 · Due: 2026-10-05
Required action: 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.

