CVE-2026-14261 CVE-2026-14261
Attackers can bypass authentication and execute remote code by reinstalling Xerte Online Tools via the setup folder to a controlled database.
- Exploited in the wild
- Not known
- Login needed
- Not needed
- Attackable
- Over the internet
- Victim action needed
- Not needed
- Fix
- None listed
What is CVE-2026-14261?
CVE-2026-14261 is a critical authentication bypass vulnerability in Xerte Online Tools, published on 9 Jul 2026. An attacker can exploit it over the internet without logging in, with no action from the victim.
Official description
A vulnerability in the Xerte Online Tools allows for authentication bypass and remote code execution via reinstallation through the /setup/ folder, enabling attackers to reinstall the service to a remote database they control.
Which versions are affected by CVE-2026-14261?
How do I fix CVE-2026-14261?
No fix has been published for CVE-2026-14261 yet. Limit exposure of the affected software until one is available.
Upgrade, and rotate credentials and sessions that may have been exposed. More about Authentication bypass.
Is CVE-2026-14261 being exploited?
There is no known exploitation of CVE-2026-14261 in the wild and no public exploit code.
Sources
Also known as GHSA-3g88-3v3g-pch4.