Auth bypass in Zhistaredu Startraining
CVE-2026-97879
A security flaw has been discovered in zhistaredu StarTraining up to 3.8.1. The affected element is an unknown function of the file SecurityConfig.java of the component api-docs Endpoint. Performing a manipulation results in missing authentication. It is possible to initiate the attack remotely. The exploit has been released to the public and may be used for attacks. The vendor was contacted early about this disclosure but did not respond in any way.
Vulnerability class: Broken Authentication
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CVSS v3 metric
CVSS v3 base score 5.3 (Medium). Vector: CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:N/UI:N/S:U/C:L/I:N/A:N.
EPSS exploit prediction
No EPSS score from FIRST.org yet. New CVEs usually get one within a few days; no score means no signal yet, not low risk. How EPSS works.
Affected products
- Zhistaredu Startraining — versions 3.8.0, 3.8.1
Weakness classification (CWE)
References
- vuldb.com/vuln/409900 (vdb-entry)
- vuldb.com/vuln/409900/cti (signature, permissions-required)
- vuldb.com/cve/CVE-2026-97879 (third-party-advisory)
- vuldb.com/submit/913577 (third-party-advisory)
- github.com/ArrestX/startraining-advisories/blob/main/advisories/ST-VULN-003-swa… (exploit)
Frequently asked questions
- What is CVE-2026-97879?
- CVE-2026-97879 is a medium-severity vulnerability in Zhistaredu Startraining, classified under Improper Authentication. CVSS score: 5.3/10. Published 2026-09-25.
- How severe is CVE-2026-97879?
- Medium severity. CVSS v3 base score is 5.3 out of 10.