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Cleartext transmission of sensitive information...

Unreviewed Published Oct 2, 2026 to the GitHub Advisory Database • Updated Oct 3, 2026

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Affected versions

Unknown

Patched versions

Unknown

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.

References

Published by the National Vulnerability Database Oct 2, 2026
Published to the GitHub Advisory Database Oct 2, 2026
Last updated Oct 3, 2026

Severity

Unknown

EPSS score

Exploit Prediction Scoring System (EPSS)

This score estimates the probability of this vulnerability being exploited within the next 30 days. Data provided by FIRST.
(2nd percentile)

Weaknesses

Insufficient Verification of Data Authenticity

The product does not sufficiently verify the origin or authenticity of data, in a way that causes it to accept invalid data. Learn more on MITRE.

CVE ID

CVE-2026-103878

GHSA ID

GHSA-vmxq-hqjm-cxv7

Source code

No known source code

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