CVE-2026-116200 (CVSS 5.9)

Description

Snipe-IT before 8.6.3 ignores the ldap_start_tls() return value in Ldap::connectToLdap(), allowing on-path attackers to force cleartext LDAP binds. Attackers can answer the StartTLS request with a protocol error to capture service-account credentials and end-user login passwords.

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CVSS v3.1 Score

5.9

MEDIUM

CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:H/PR:N/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:N/A:N

Weakness Type (CWE)

CWE-319 CWE-319

References

Other References

https://github.com/grokability/snipe-it/security/advisories/GHSA-wx48-r3qh-jvh5 https://www.vulncheck.com/advisories/snipe-it-before-8.6.3-ldap-starttls-downgrade-via-connecttoldap

Frequently Asked Questions

What is CVE-2026-116200? +

Snipe-IT before 8.6.3 ignores the ldap_start_tls() return value in Ldap::connectToLdap(), allowing on-path attackers to force cleartext LDAP binds. Attackers can answer the StartTLS request with a protocol error to capture service-account credentials and end-user login passwords. It has a CVSS v3.1 base score of 5.9 (MEDIUM).

How severe is CVE-2026-116200? +

CVE-2026-116200 has a CVSS v3.1 score of 5.9 out of 10, rated MEDIUM. This is a medium-severity vulnerability that should be remediated as part of regular maintenance.

How do I check if I'm vulnerable to CVE-2026-116200? +

You can use Secably's free Website Scanner to check your website for known vulnerabilities. For infrastructure scanning, use the Port Scanner to identify exposed services that may be affected. Check the vendor advisories linked above for specific patch and version information.

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