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Incorrect Privilege AssignmentWeakness · CWE-266

CVE-2026-8241

MEDIUM · 5.3 CVSS v3.1 Published 2026-05-10
Mitigation only
No fix yet — a mitigation exists. There is no fixed release. A documented workaround reduces exposure in the meantime.
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62/100
Remediation priority · Elevated
Remotely reachable No privileges Zero-click

Official description Straight from the sourceThe vendor's or NVD's own wording, published unedited. Authoritative, but often terse — it says what broke, rarely what to do.

NVD · unedited
A vulnerability has been found in Industrial Application Software IAS Canias ERP 8.03. The affected element is the function iasGetServerInfoEvent of the component RMI Interface. Such manipulation leads to improper authorization. The attack can be executed remotely. The exploit has been disclosed to the public and may be used. The vendor was contacted early about this disclosure but did not respond in any way.

Technical summary Written by usOur analysis, written from the advisory, the CVSS vector and the affected-version data. It adds context the advisory leaves out, and never invents facts that are not in the source.

dbcve analysis · low confidence

A vulnerability in the RMI Interface of IAS Canias ERP 8.03 allows improper authorization through the iasGetServerInfoEvent function, potentially enabling unauthorized remote attackers to access sensitive server information without proper authentication checks.

MitigationSince the vendor did not respond, implement network-level controls to restrict access to the RMI interface, apply authentication requirements to the affected function, and consider isolating the RMI service behind a properly secured gateway or VPN until a vendor patch becomes available.

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From the vector
Attack vector
Network
Complexity
Low
Privileges
None
User interaction
None
Scope
Unchanged
Confidentiality
Low
Integrity
None
Availability
None

CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:N/UI:N/S:U/C:L/I:N/A:N

Am I affected? How to checkSteps we derive from the advisory and the affected-version data, so you can decide whether this CVE reaches your setup. They are a guide, not a scan — your own configuration is the authority.

dbcve checks

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  1. Identify Canias ERP installation and version
    Locate the Canias ERP installation directory and check the version file or application metadata. Common locations include the application root directory or WAR files in the application server (e.g., Tomcat, WebLogic). Look for versioninfo or similar version declaration files.
    Affected if The installed version is Canias ERP 8.03 or within the 8.03.x version range
  2. Verify RMI interface is enabled
    Check the Canias ERP configuration files (typically in the config or etc directory) for RMI-related settings. Look for parameters like 'rmi.enabled', 'rmi.port', or 'IAS.RMI' settings in configuration files such as startup scripts or property files.
    Affected if RMI interface is explicitly enabled in the configuration
  3. Confirm RMI port exposure
    Identify the RMI port from configuration (commonly port 2099 or as configured) and check if it is listening on network interfaces. Use 'netstat -an | grep <port>' or 'ss -tlnp | grep <port>' to verify the port is bound to a network address rather than localhost only.
    Affected if The RMI port is bound to a non-localhost address (0.0.0.0 or external IP) and is reachable from network
  4. Test iasGetServerInfoEvent accessibility
    Attempt to invoke the iasGetServerInfoEvent function via RMI protocol using a tool like 'rmi' or custom Java client. Send a request to the RMI registry and call the method without authentication credentials. Observe if the function returns server information without requiring authorization.
    Affected if The function returns sensitive server information (such as server name, configuration details, or system info) without any authentication or authorization token
  5. Review network access controls
    Examine firewall rules, network segmentation, or WAF configurations that may restrict access to the RMI port. Check if the RMI port is accessible from untrusted networks or if it lacks IP-based restrictions.
    Affected if The RMI interface is accessible from untrusted networks or lacks IP allow-listing restrictions

You are affected if you are running Canias ERP version 8.03 with the RMI interface enabled and the iasGetServerInfoEvent function is accessible without authentication from your network.

Generated from the published advisory. Verify against your own configuration.

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From vendor data
Mitigation available No clean upgrade yet — mitigate in the meantime
Mitigation

Since the vendor did not respond, implement network-level controls to restrict access to the RMI interface, apply authentication requirements to the affected function, and consider isolating the RMI service behind a properly secured gateway or VPN until a vendor patch becomes available.

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