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.
Affected products
| Vendor | Product | Affected | Fixed |
|---|---|---|---|
| grokability | snipe-it | < 8.6.3 | 8.6.3 |
Advisories 1
- WID-SEC-2026-3829 Snipe-IT: Mehrere Schwachstellen BSI CERT-Bund (WID) · Oct 25, 2026
References
- GitHub Security Advisory (GHSA-wx48-r3qh-jvh5) vendor-advisory
- VulnCheck Advisory: Snipe-IT before 8.6.3 LDAP StartTLS Downgrade via connectToLdap() third-party-advisory