CVE-2026-42097
CVE-2026-42097 is a high-severity vulnerability in Sparxsystems Pro Cloud Server with a CVSS 3.x base score of 8.8. It is not currently listed as actively exploited by CISA, and its EPSS exploit-prediction score is low. The underlying weakness is classified as CWE-639.
Key facts
- Severity: High (CVSS 3.x base score 8.8)
- CVSS v4: 9.3
- EPSS exploit prediction: 1% (57th percentile)
- Actively exploited: Not listed in CISA KEV
- EU (EUVD) id: EUVD-2026-30931
- Weakness: CWE-639
- Affected product: Sparxsystems Pro Cloud Server
- Published:
- Last modified:
Description
Sparx Pro Cloud Server requires authentication based on requested URL. An attacker can omit the "model" query parameter and send the model name only in the binary blob in POST request allowing SQL query execution without authentication. The vendor was notified early about this vulnerability, but didn't respond with the details of vulnerability or vulnerable version range. Only version 6.1 (build 167) and below were tested and confirmed as vulnerable, other versions were not tested and might also be vulnerable.
Frequently asked questions
- What is CVE-2026-42097?
- Sparx Pro Cloud Server requires authentication based on requested URL. An attacker can omit the "model" query parameter and send the model name only in the binary blob in POST request allowing SQL query execution without authentication. The vendor was notified early about this vulnerability, but didn't respond with the details of vulnerability or vulnerable version range. Only version 6.1 (build 167) and below were tested and confirmed as vulnerable, other versions were not tested and might also be vulnerable.
- How severe is CVE-2026-42097?
- CVE-2026-42097 has a CVSS 3.x base score of 8.8, rated high severity. It is exploitable over network with low attack complexity, requires low privileges and no user interaction. Impact on confidentiality is high, integrity high, and availability high.
- Is CVE-2026-42097 being actively exploited?
- It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 1% (57th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
- What products are affected by CVE-2026-42097?
- CVE-2026-42097 affects Sparxsystems Pro Cloud Server. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.
- How do I fix CVE-2026-42097?
- Review the linked vendor and NVD advisories for patched versions and mitigations, then upgrade or apply the recommended workaround. Given its high severity, prioritise patching exposed systems.
- Does CVE-2026-42097 have an EU (EUVD) identifier?
- Yes. CVE-2026-42097 is tracked in the ENISA EU Vulnerability Database (EUVD) as EUVD-2026-30931.
- When was CVE-2026-42097 published?
- CVE-2026-42097 was published on 2026-05-19 and last updated on 2026-06-17.
References
- https://cert.pl/en/posts/2026/05/CVE-2026-42096
- https://efigo.pl/blog/CVE-2026-42096/
- https://sparxsystems.com/products/procloudserver/
- https://sploit.tech/2026/05/19/Sparx-Enterprise-Architect-PCS.html
Affected products (1)
- cpe:2.3:a:sparxsystems:pro_cloud_server:*:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
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