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.

CVSS v3 5.9 MEDIUM

5.9^/10

CVSS v3 : MEDIUM

Vector :

Exploitability : 2.2 / Impact : 3.6

Attack Vector NETWORK

Attack Complexity HIGH

Privileges Required NONE

User Interaction NONE

Confidentiality Impact HIGH

Integrity Impact NONE

Availability Impact NONE

Scope UNCHANGED

References

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

Configurations

Configuration 1 (hide)

cpe:2.3:a:snipeitapp:snipe-it:*:*:*:*:*:*:*:*

History

26 Oct 2026, 19:02

Type	Values Removed	Values Added
CPE		cpe:2.3:a:snipeitapp:snipe-it::::::::
First Time		Snipeitapp snipe-it Snipeitapp
References	~~() https://github.com/grokability/snipe-it/security/advisories/GHSA-wx48-r3qh-jvh5 -~~	() https://github.com/grokability/snipe-it/security/advisories/GHSA-wx48-r3qh-jvh5 - Vendor Advisory
References	~~() https://www.vulncheck.com/advisories/snipe-it-before-8.6.3-ldap-starttls-downgrade-via-connecttoldap -~~	() https://www.vulncheck.com/advisories/snipe-it-before-8.6.3-ldap-starttls-downgrade-via-connecttoldap - Third Party Advisory

25 Oct 2026, 14:17

Type	Values Removed	Values Added
New CVE

Information

Published : 2026-10-25 14:17

Updated : 2026-10-26 19:02

NVD link : CVE-2026-116200

Mitre link : CVE-2026-116200

CVE.ORG link : CVE-2026-116200

JSON object : View

Products Affected

snipeitapp

snipe-it

CWE

CWE-319

Cleartext Transmission of Sensitive Information

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