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CVE-2026-6043

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Description

P4 Server versions prior to 2026.1 are configured with insecure default settings that, when exposed to untrusted networks, allow unauthenticated attackers to create arbitrary user accounts, enumerate existing users, authenticate to accounts with no password set, and access depot contents via the built-in 'remote' user. These default settings, taken together, can lead to unauthorized access to source code repositories and other managed assets. The 2026.1 release, expected in May 2026, enforces secure-by-default configurations on upgrade and new installations

Severity
HIGH
CVSS score
8.8 (v4.0)
Vulnerability status
Awaiting Analysis
Source identifier
Published
2026-04-24 12:17:07.660000
Last modified
2026-10-26 21:10:00.170000
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  "id": "CVE-2026-6043",
  "sourceIdentifier": "[email protected]",
  "published": "2026-04-24T12:17:07.660",
  "lastModified": "2026-10-26T21:10:00.170",
  "vulnStatus": "Awaiting Analysis",
  "cveTags": [],
  "descriptions": [
    {
      "lang": "en",
      "value": "P4 Server versions prior to 2026.1 are configured with insecure default settings that, when exposed to untrusted networks, allow unauthenticated attackers to create arbitrary user accounts, enumerate existing users, authenticate to accounts with no password set, and access depot contents via the built-in 'remote' user. These default settings, taken together, can lead to unauthorized access to source code repositories and other managed assets. The 2026.1 release, expected in May 2026, enforces secure-by-default configurations on upgrade and new installations"
    },
    {
      "lang": "es",
      "value": "Las versiones del servidor P4 anteriores a 2026.1 están configuradas con ajustes predeterminados inseguros que, al ser expuestas a redes no confiables, permiten a atacantes no autenticados crear cuentas de usuario arbitrarias, enumerar usuarios existentes, autenticarse en cuentas sin contraseña establecida y acceder al contenido del depósito a través del usuario incorporado ’remote’. Estos ajustes predeterminados, tomados en conjunto, pueden conducir a un acceso no autorizado a repositorios de código fuente y otros activos gestionados. La versión 2026.1, prevista para mayo de 2026, impone configuraciones seguras por defecto en actualizaciones y nuevas instalaciones."
    }
  ],
  "affected": [
    {
      "source": "[email protected]",
      "affectedData": [
        {
          "vendor": "Perforce",
          "product": "Helix Core Server (P4D)",
          "defaultStatus": "unaffected",
          "versions": [
            {
              "version": "0",
              "lessThanOrEqual": "2025.2",
              "versionType": "custom",
              "status": "affected"
            }
          ]
        }
      ]
    }
  ],
  "metrics": {
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        "type": "Secondary",
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          "version": "4.0",
          "vectorString": "CVSS:4.0/AV:N/AC:L/AT:N/PR:N/UI:N/VC:H/VI:L/VA:N/SC:N/SI:N/SA:N/E:X/CR:X/IR:X/AR:X/MAV:X/MAC:X/MAT:X/MPR:X/MUI:X/MVC:X/MVI:X/MVA:X/MSC:X/MSI:X/MSA:X/S:X/AU:X/R:X/V:X/RE:X/U:X",
          "baseScore": 8.8,
          "baseSeverity": "HIGH",
          "attackVector": "NETWORK",
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          "subAvailabilityImpact": "NONE",
          "exploitMaturity": "NOT_DEFINED",
          "confidentialityRequirement": "NOT_DEFINED",
          "integrityRequirement": "NOT_DEFINED",
          "availabilityRequirement": "NOT_DEFINED",
          "modifiedAttackVector": "NOT_DEFINED",
          "modifiedAttackComplexity": "NOT_DEFINED",
          "modifiedAttackRequirements": "NOT_DEFINED",
          "modifiedPrivilegesRequired": "NOT_DEFINED",
          "modifiedUserInteraction": "NOT_DEFINED",
          "modifiedVulnConfidentialityImpact": "NOT_DEFINED",
          "modifiedVulnIntegrityImpact": "NOT_DEFINED",
          "modifiedVulnAvailabilityImpact": "NOT_DEFINED",
          "modifiedSubConfidentialityImpact": "NOT_DEFINED",
          "modifiedSubIntegrityImpact": "NOT_DEFINED",
          "modifiedSubAvailabilityImpact": "NOT_DEFINED",
          "Safety": "NOT_DEFINED",
          "Automatable": "NOT_DEFINED",
          "Recovery": "NOT_DEFINED",
          "valueDensity": "NOT_DEFINED",
          "vulnerabilityResponseEffort": "NOT_DEFINED",
          "providerUrgency": "NOT_DEFINED"
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          "role": "CISA Coordinator",
          "version": "2.0.3"
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  },
  "weaknesses": [
    {
      "source": "[email protected]",
      "type": "Secondary",
      "description": [
        {
          "lang": "en",
          "value": "CWE-1188"
        }
      ]
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  ],
  "references": [
    {
      "url": "https://help.perforce.com/helix-core/server-apps/p4sag/current/Content/P4SAG/secure-by-default-overview.html",
      "source": "[email protected]"
    },
    {
      "url": "https://portal.perforce.com/s/cve/a91Qi000002wRUvIAM/insecure-default-configuration-in-p4-server",
      "source": "[email protected]"
    }
  ]
}