CVE-2026-103880
Apache Directory LDAP API: Denial of service via excessive bcrypt cost factor in stored passwords
Description
Asymmetric Resource Consumption vulnerability in Apache Directory LDAP API. Storing a password using the bcrypt algorithm with a high force like 30 in a LDAP server that supports this algorithm will cause the server CPU to run for hours checking the credentials. A bounded cost should be enforced to avoid a server DOS. 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.
INFO
Published Date :
Oct. 2, 2026, 10:17 a.m.
Last Modified :
Oct. 5, 2026, 7:17 p.m.
Remotely Exploit :
Yes !
Source :
[email protected]
CVSS Scores
| Score | Version | Severity | Vector | Exploitability Score | Impact Score | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| CVSS | 134c704f-9b21-4f2e-91b3-4a467353bcc0 | |||||
| CVSS 3.1 | HIGH | 134c704f-9b21-4f2e-91b3-4a467353bcc0 |
Solution
- Upgrade Apache Directory LDAP API to version 2.1.9.
- Enforce a bounded cost for bcrypt operations.
- Monitor CPU usage during credential checks.
References to Advisories, Solutions, and Tools
Here, you will find a curated list of external links that provide in-depth
information, practical solutions, and valuable tools related to
CVE-2026-103880.
| URL | Resource |
|---|---|
| https://lists.apache.org/thread.html/39q63m54v9go6xj7pqj7q18c3szn9go4 | |
| http://www.openwall.com/lists/oss-security/2026/10/02/7 |
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CVE Modified by 134c704f-9b21-4f2e-91b3-4a467353bcc0
Oct. 05, 2026
Action Type Old Value New Value Added CVSS V3.1 AV:N/AC:L/PR:N/UI:N/S:U/C:N/I:N/A:H Added SSVC {'id': 'CVE-2026-103880', 'role': 'CISA Coordinator', 'options': [{'exploitation': 'none'}, {'automatable': 'yes'}, {'technicalImpact': 'partial'}], 'version': '2.0.3', 'timestamp': '2026-10-05T18:46:46.577864Z'} -
CVE Modified by af854a3a-2127-422b-91ae-364da2661108
Oct. 02, 2026
Action Type Old Value New Value Added Reference http://www.openwall.com/lists/oss-security/2026/10/02/7 -
New CVE Received by [email protected]
Oct. 02, 2026
Action Type Old Value New Value Added Description Asymmetric Resource Consumption vulnerability in Apache Directory LDAP API. Storing a password using the bcrypt algorithm with a high force like 30 in a LDAP server that supports this algorithm will cause the server CPU to run for hours checking the credentials. A bounded cost should be enforced to avoid a server DOS. 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. Added CWE CWE-405 Added Affected New affected value received. <a href="https://github.com/CVEProject/cvelistV5/blob/main/cves/2026/103xxx/CVE-2026-103880.json">CVE-2026-103880</a> Added Reference https://lists.apache.org/thread.html/39q63m54v9go6xj7pqj7q18c3szn9go4