CVE-2026-103878: apache software foundation apache directory ldap api
Vulnerability summary
CVE-2026-103878 is a high (CVSS 7.5) vulnerability in apache software foundation apache directory ldap api. EPSS estimates a 0.21% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days, higher than 10.8% of scored vulnerabilities.
Timeline
- 02-10-2026PublishedVulnerability first disclosed.
- 05-10-2026Last modifiedVulnerability information updated.
Description
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.
CVSS metrics
4 scores · 4 sources · 1 version- OSV · UbuntuEcosystem advisory · calculated7.5HighCVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:N/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:N/A:N
- OSV · DebianEcosystem advisory · calculated7.5HighCVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:N/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:N/A:N
- NVDNIST7.5HighCVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:N/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:N/A:N
EPSS trend
Probability
0.21%
Chance of exploitation in the next 30 days
Percentile
11%
Versus all other CVEs
30-day change
Change unavailable
Change unavailable
Known exploited
Compare KEV catalogsNot in any of the 3 tracked catalogs.
Public exploits
0 foundNo public exploits indexed.
Weaknesses
CWE · root causeAffected systems
Apache software foundation1 product
- apache directory ldap api≥ 2.1.0, < 2.1.9
Debian1 product
- apache-directory-apiAll versions (No fix recorded)
Ubuntu1 product
- apache-directory-apiAll versions (No fix recorded)
3 vendors · 3 products