CVE-2026-103878 (GCVE-0-2026-103878)
Vulnerability from cvelistv5 – Published: 2026-10-02 10:02 – Updated: 2026-10-05 18:48
VLAI
EPSS
VEX
Title
Apache Directory LDAP API: Injection of plaintext responses during StartTLS
Summary
Cleartext transmission of sensitive information vulnerability in Apache Directory LDAP API.
A StartTLS extended operation started after a Search request has been sent can lead to receive data in plain text before the TLS Handshake has been completed.
This issue affects Apache Directory LDAP API: from 2.1.0 before 2.1.9.
Users are recommended to upgrade to version 2.1.9, which fixes the issue.
Severity
7.5 (High)
SSVC
Exploitation: none
Automatable: yes
Technical Impact: partial
CISA Coordinator · CISA-ADP (v2.0.3)
Decision recorded 2026-10-05 18:47 UTC
CWE
- CWE-345 - (Insufficient Verification of Data Authenticity)
Assigner
References
2 references
Impacted products
1 product
| Vendor | Product | Version | CPE status | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Apache Software Foundation | Apache Directory LDAP API |
Affected:
2.1.0 , < 2.1.9
(semver)
|
guessed |
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