CVE-2026-55770
OpenBao: LDAPi ldaputil (wrong escape func)
Description
OpenBao is an open source identity-based secrets management system. Prior to 2.5.5, OpenBao used EscapeLDAPValue, an RFC 4514 distinguished-name escaping function, where RFC 4515 LDAP search-filter escaping was required in sdk/helper/ldaputil/client.go GetUserDN. With the LDAP authentication backend configured for an Active Directory UPNDomain path or UserDN and UserAttr binding, an attacker-controlled username containing filter metacharacters could alter the search predicate and select a different directory entry because EscapeLDAPValue does not neutralize the characters handled by ldap.EscapeFilter. A resulting token could be associated with another LDAP identity and gain access to secrets, policies, or modification capabilities assigned to that identity. This issue is fixed in version 2.5.5.
INFO
Published Date :
Sept. 15, 2026, 4:17 p.m.
Last Modified :
Sept. 15, 2026, 4:17 p.m.
Remotely Exploit :
Yes !
Source :
[email protected]
CVSS Scores
| Score | Version | Severity | Vector | Exploitability Score | Impact Score | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| CVSS 3.1 | MEDIUM | [email protected] |
Solution
- Update OpenBao to version 2.5.5.
- Verify LDAP authentication backend configuration.
- Review user access controls and policies.
- Monitor for unauthorized access attempts.
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New CVE Received by [email protected]
Sep. 15, 2026
Action Type Old Value New Value Added Description OpenBao is an open source identity-based secrets management system. Prior to 2.5.5, OpenBao used EscapeLDAPValue, an RFC 4514 distinguished-name escaping function, where RFC 4515 LDAP search-filter escaping was required in sdk/helper/ldaputil/client.go GetUserDN. With the LDAP authentication backend configured for an Active Directory UPNDomain path or UserDN and UserAttr binding, an attacker-controlled username containing filter metacharacters could alter the search predicate and select a different directory entry because EscapeLDAPValue does not neutralize the characters handled by ldap.EscapeFilter. A resulting token could be associated with another LDAP identity and gain access to secrets, policies, or modification capabilities assigned to that identity. This issue is fixed in version 2.5.5. Added CVSS V3.1 AV:N/AC:H/PR:L/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:N Added CWE CWE-90 Added Affected New affected value received. <a href="https://github.com/CVEProject/cvelistV5/blob/main/cves/2026/55xxx/CVE-2026-55770.json">CVE-2026-55770</a> Added Reference https://github.com/openbao/openbao/commit/10b7825c714c1ef25b6c3c1c2cd6ecd8747c0659 Added Reference https://github.com/openbao/openbao/commit/8077f96bdc02137b0a072146b6f9ca11c96c549c Added Reference https://github.com/openbao/openbao/pull/3306 Added Reference https://github.com/openbao/openbao/pull/3313 Added Reference https://github.com/openbao/openbao/releases/tag/v2.5.5 Added Reference https://github.com/openbao/openbao/releases/tag/v2.6.0 Added Reference https://github.com/openbao/openbao/security/advisories/GHSA-6mwx-4547-5vc9