Is CVE-2026-42098 actively exploited?

No active exploitation of CVE-2026-42098 has been confirmed so far. Continue monitoring, as exploit status can change.

Can CVE-2026-42098 be exploited remotely?

Yes. CVE-2026-42098 is exploitable remotely over the network (CVSS attack vector: Network).

What is the CVSS score of CVE-2026-42098?

CVE-2026-42098 has a CVSS score of 8.7 (HIGH).

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HIGH

CVE-2026-42098

CWE-603Published: May 19, 2026· Updated: May 19, 2026

8.7

CVSS v3.1

EPSS:0.04%probability of exploitation in 30 daysPercentile:11.6th

Official Description

Sparx Enterprise Architect software has a security feature that limits user's actions to those specified in the role. An authenticated attacker can modify the Enterprise Architect client behavior (e.g. using a debugger) and log in as any other user or administrator - then it is possible to do every possible change to the repository.

The vendor was notified early about this vulnerability, but didn't respond with the details of vulnerability or vulnerable version range. Only version 17.1 and below were tested and confirmed as vulnerable, other versions were not tested and might also be vulnerable.

NVD Source

Technical Analysis

CVE-2026-42098 can be exploited remotely over the network without requiring physical or adjacent access, significantly expanding the attack surface for threat actors.

Exploitation requires low privileges, which limits the exposure to scenarios where an attacker has already gained initial access.

CVSS v3.1 Vector Breakdown

Exploitability

Attack VectorNetwork

Attack ComplexityLow

Privileges Req.Low

User InteractionNone

ScopeX

Impact

Confidentiality

Integrity

Availability

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