CVE-2026-1966
YugabyteDB Anywhere Exposes LDAP Credentials in Cleartext in Web UI
Description
YugabyteDB Anywhere displays LDAP bind passwords configured via gflags in cleartext within the web UI. An authenticated user with access to the configuration view could obtain LDAP credentials, potentially enabling unauthorized access to external directory services.
INFO
Published Date :
Feb. 5, 2026, 12:16 p.m.
Last Modified :
June 17, 2026, 10:16 a.m.
Remotely Exploit :
No
Source :
[email protected]
CVSS Scores
| Score | Version | Severity | Vector | Exploitability Score | Impact Score | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| CVSS | 134c704f-9b21-4f2e-91b3-4a467353bcc0 | |||||
| CVSS 4.0 | LOW | d4ae51d3-4db5-465e-bc8a-eb6768324078 | ||||
| CVSS 4.0 | LOW | [email protected] |
Solution
- Configure LDAP bind passwords securely.
- Restrict access to configuration views.
- Review and harden YugabyteDB Anywhere security.
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-2026-1966.
| URL | Resource |
|---|---|
| https://docs.yugabyte.com/stable/secure/vulnerability-disclosure-policy/ |
CWE - Common Weakness Enumeration
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specific instances of vulnerabilities, CWE categorizes the common flaws or
weaknesses that can lead to vulnerabilities. CVE-2026-1966 is
associated with the following CWEs:
Common Attack Pattern Enumeration and Classification (CAPEC)
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approaches employed by adversaries to exploit the CVE-2026-1966
weaknesses.
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CVE-2026-1966 vulnerability over time.
Vulnerability history details can be useful for understanding the evolution of a vulnerability, and for identifying the most recent changes that may impact the vulnerability's severity, exploitability, or other characteristics.
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CVE Modified by [email protected]
Jun. 17, 2026
Action Type Old Value New Value Added Affected [{'repo': 'https://github.com/yugabyte/yugabyte-db/', 'vendor': 'YugabyteDB Inc', 'product': 'YugabyteDB Anywhere', 'versions': [{'status': 'affected', 'version': '2025.1.0.0', 'lessThan': '2025.1.1.0', 'versionType': 'custom'}, {'status': 'affected', 'version': '2024.2.0.0', 'lessThan': '2024.2.6.0', 'versionType': 'custom'}, {'status': 'unaffected', 'version': '2025.2.0.0', 'versionType': 'custom'}], 'platforms': ['Linux'], 'packageName': 'yugaware', 'defaultStatus': 'unaffected'}] -
CVE Modified by 134c704f-9b21-4f2e-91b3-4a467353bcc0
Jun. 17, 2026
Action Type Old Value New Value Added SSVC {'id': 'CVE-2026-1966', 'role': 'CISA Coordinator', 'options': [{'exploitation': 'none'}, {'automatable': 'no'}, {'technicalImpact': 'partial'}], 'version': '2.0.3', 'timestamp': '2026-02-05T14:18:27.232841Z'} -
New CVE Received by [email protected]
Feb. 05, 2026
Action Type Old Value New Value Added Description YugabyteDB Anywhere displays LDAP bind passwords configured via gflags in cleartext within the web UI. An authenticated user with access to the configuration view could obtain LDAP credentials, potentially enabling unauthorized access to external directory services. Added CVSS V4.0 AV:P/AC:H/AT:P/PR:H/UI:A/VC:L/VI:L/VA:L/SC:H/SI:H/SA:H/E:X/CR:X/IR:X/AR:X/MAV:X/MAC:X/MAT:X/MPR:X/MUI:X/MVC:X/MVI:X/MVA:X/MSC:X/MSI:X/MSA:X/S:X/AU:X/R:X/V:X/RE:X/U:X Added CWE CWE-522 Added Reference https://docs.yugabyte.com/stable/secure/vulnerability-disclosure-policy/