HIGH

CVE-2026-19843

389-ds-base: 389-ds-base: command injection via unescaped ldap dn in cockpit 389 console ldap editor

CVSS v3

8.4

HIGH

EPSS Score

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exploit probability

CISA KEV

known exploited

Exploitation

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SSVC status

Description

A flaw was found in 389-ds-base. The Cockpit 389 Console's LDAP editor constructs an ldapsearch command by embedding an LDAP entry's distinguished name (DN) into a shell command string without proper escaping. An LDAP user with delegated privileges to create or rename directory entries could craft a malicious DN containing shell metacharacters. When a Cockpit administrator subsequently views the entry in the 389 Console, the embedded shell command executes with root privileges on the directory s

Technical details

CVSS v3 Vector: 3.1
Published: 2026-09-07
Last Modified: 2026-09-07

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2026-19843?

Is CVE-2026-19843 actively exploited?

Active exploitation of CVE-2026-19843 has not been confirmed. The EPSS score is N/A%, indicating the estimated probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

What is the CVSS score for CVE-2026-19843?

CVE-2026-19843 has a CVSS v3 base score of 8.4 (HIGH severity), with vector string 3.1.

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