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CVE-2026-48958

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Description

An improper access check allows unauthorized users to create custom fields via webservices endpoints.

Severity
MEDIUM
CVSS score
6.4 (v4.0)
Vulnerability status
Analyzed
Source identifier
Published
2026-07-07 19:16:54.567000
Last modified
2026-10-25 20:10:00.147000
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  "published": "2026-07-07T19:16:54.567",
  "lastModified": "2026-10-25T20:10:00.147",
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      "value": "Una verificación de acceso inadecuada permite a usuarios no autorizados crear campos personalizados a través de puntos finales de servicios web."
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