CVE-2026-103509 Credential Disclosure in P4 Search Configuration API

High 8.5 Published Updated

Administrative users can retrieve stored credentials in cleartext via the configuration API, enabling privilege escalation.

Exploited in the wild
Not known
Login needed
An administrator
Attackable
Over the internet
Victim action needed
Not needed
Fix
None listed

What is CVE-2026-103509?

CVE-2026-103509 is a high-severity vulnerability in Perforce P4 (Helix core), published on 15 Oct 2026. An attacker needs administrator access to exploit it, with no action from the victim.

Official description

P4 Search (formerly Helix Search) returns stored credentials in cleartext through its configuration API to users with administrative privileges on the connected P4 Server, allowing privilege escalation. This affects 2026.4.2 and earlier and is fixed in 2026.4.3.

Weakness: CWE-1220

Which versions are affected by CVE-2026-103509?

How do I fix CVE-2026-103509?

No fix has been published for CVE-2026-103509 yet. Limit exposure of the affected software until one is available.

Is CVE-2026-103509 being exploited?

There is no known exploitation of CVE-2026-103509 in the wild and no public exploit code.

Sources

Also known as GHSA-m94h-8qfm-w394.

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