A flaw was found in SSSD. When configured to use Microsoft Entra ID, search inputs are not properly sanitized before being incorporated into… (CVE-2026-104047)
Description
A vulnerability in SSSD when configured to use Microsoft Entra ID allows local users to submit crafted lookup requests that are not properly sanitized. This can manipulate directory query filters and lead to unauthorized information disclosure. The flaw affects multiple specific versions of SSSD. The vulnerability has a medium severity rating with a CVSS score of 5.3.
CVSS v3.1
Score 5.3medium
Affected software
pkg:deb/ubuntu/sssd?arch=source&distro=esm-infra-legacy/xenialpkg:deb/ubuntu/sssd?arch=source&distro=esm-infra/bionicpkg:deb/ubuntu/sssd?arch=source&distro=esm-infra/focalpkg:deb/ubuntu/sssd?arch=source&distro=jammypkg:deb/ubuntu/sssd?arch=source&distro=noblepkg:deb/ubuntu/sssd?arch=source&distro=stonkingpkg:deb/ubuntu/sssd?arch=source&distro=resoluteRun on your own infrastructure? Check whether these packages are installed with threat-finder — our free open-source scanner.
AI-Powered Analysis
Machine-generated threat intelligence
Technical Analysis
The vulnerability in SSSD arises from improper sanitization of search inputs when using Microsoft Entra ID integration. A local user can exploit this by crafting a lookup request that manipulates the query logic in directory filters, resulting in unauthorized disclosure of directory information. This issue affects numerous specific versions of SSSD as listed, and no known exploits are reported in the wild.
Potential Impact
Exploitation of this vulnerability can lead to unauthorized disclosure of information from the directory service. The impact is limited to information disclosure and requires local user privileges. There is no indication of remote exploitation or privilege escalation beyond the local user context.
Mitigation Recommendations
Patch status is not yet confirmed — check the vendor advisory for current remediation guidance. Since no patch or official fix information is provided, users should monitor vendor communications for updates. Until a fix is available, restrict local user access and avoid using vulnerable versions if possible.
Technical Details
- Gcve Source
- db.gcve.eu
- Osv Id
- UBUNTU-CVE-2026-104047
- Osv Schema Version
- 1.7.0
- Ecosystems
- ["Ubuntu:Pro:16.04:LTS","Ubuntu:Pro:18.04:LTS","Ubuntu:Pro:20.04:LTS","Ubuntu:22.04:LTS","Ubuntu:24.04:LTS","Ubuntu:26.10","Ubuntu:26.04:LTS"]
- Cvss Version
- 3.1
- State
- PUBLISHED
Threat ID: 6ad3f4f52cdf04f6566575f4
Added to database: 10/17/2026, 22:21:41 UTC
Last enriched: 10/17/2026, 22:41:45 UTC
Last updated: 10/17/2026, 22:41:45 UTC
Views: 2
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