FKIE_CVE-2026-21391
Vulnerability from fkie_nvd - Published: 2026-09-14 12:17 - Updated: 2026-09-14 15:17
Severity
Summary
An improper validation vulnerability exists within PingAM where a well-crafted request allows arbitrary or protected ID Token claims to be set or overridden. In certain configurations this could allow an attacker to bypass authentication controls via spoofing leading to privilege escalation or impersonation.
References
Impacted products
| Vendor | Product | Version |
|---|
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"product": "PingAM",
"vendor": "Ping Identity",
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"version": "8.1.0",
"versionType": "semver"
},
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"lessThanOrEqual": "8.0.2",
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"version": "8.0.0",
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},
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"lessThanOrEqual": "7.5.2",
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},
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},
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"version": "7.3.0",
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},
{
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"status": "affected",
"version": "7.2.0",
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},
{
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]
}
],
"source": "responsible-disclosure@pingidentity.com"
}
],
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}
],
"id": "CVE-2026-21391",
"lastModified": "2026-09-14T15:17:04.850",
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"attackRequirements": "PRESENT",
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"baseScore": 9.5,
"baseSeverity": "CRITICAL",
"confidentialityRequirement": "NOT_DEFINED",
"exploitMaturity": "NOT_DEFINED",
"integrityRequirement": "NOT_DEFINED",
"modifiedAttackComplexity": "NOT_DEFINED",
"modifiedAttackRequirements": "NOT_DEFINED",
"modifiedAttackVector": "NOT_DEFINED",
"modifiedPrivilegesRequired": "NOT_DEFINED",
"modifiedSubAvailabilityImpact": "NOT_DEFINED",
"modifiedSubConfidentialityImpact": "NOT_DEFINED",
"modifiedSubIntegrityImpact": "NOT_DEFINED",
"modifiedUserInteraction": "NOT_DEFINED",
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"providerUrgency": "NOT_DEFINED",
"subAvailabilityImpact": "NONE",
"subConfidentialityImpact": "HIGH",
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"userInteraction": "NONE",
"valueDensity": "NOT_DEFINED",
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"vulnerabilityResponseEffort": "NOT_DEFINED"
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"role": "CISA Coordinator",
"timestamp": "2026-09-14T14:24:57.614272Z",
"version": "2.0.3"
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},
"published": "2026-09-14T12:17:38.810",
"references": [
{
"source": "responsible-disclosure@pingidentity.com",
"url": "https://support.pingidentity.com/s/article/PingAM-Security-Advisory-202603"
}
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]
}
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Sightings
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Nomenclature
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