CVE-2026-14969: directory server — Fix

Description

A flaw was found in 389-ds-base where the LDBM backend attribute encryption uses a hardcoded static initialization vector for AES-CBC and 3DES-CBC operations, allowing an attacker with privileged filesystem access to detect plaintext equality across encrypted entries by comparing ciphertext blocks.

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CVSS v3.1 Score

4.4

MEDIUM

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

EPSS — Exploit Prediction

0.0008

Probability of exploitation

0.00%

Percentile rank

EPSS estimates the probability that this vulnerability will be exploited in the wild within the next 30 days. A higher score means more likely to be exploited.

Weakness Type (CWE)

CWE-329 CWE-329

Affected Products

Vendor	Product	Versions
redhat	directory_server	All
redhat	directory_server	All
redhat	directory_server	All
redhat	389_directory_server	All
redhat	enterprise_linux	All
redhat	enterprise_linux	All
redhat	enterprise_linux	All
redhat	enterprise_linux	All

References

Advisories & Patches

https://access.redhat.com/security/cve/CVE-2026-14969 https://bugzilla.redhat.com/show_bug.cgi?id=2497735

Frequently Asked Questions

What is CVE-2026-14969? +

A flaw was found in 389-ds-base where the LDBM backend attribute encryption uses a hardcoded static initialization vector for AES-CBC and 3DES-CBC operations, allowing an attacker with privileged filesystem access to detect plaintext equality across encrypted entries by comparing ciphertext blocks. It has a CVSS v3.1 base score of 4.4 (MEDIUM).

How severe is CVE-2026-14969? +

CVE-2026-14969 has a CVSS v3.1 score of 4.4 out of 10, rated MEDIUM. This is a medium-severity vulnerability that should be remediated as part of regular maintenance. The EPSS score is 0.0008, placing it in the 0th percentile for exploitation probability.

What products are affected by CVE-2026-14969? +

CVE-2026-14969 affects products from redhat, specifically: 389_directory_server, directory_server, enterprise_linux. Check the affected products table above for specific version ranges.

How do I check if I'm vulnerable to CVE-2026-14969? +

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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