CVE-2026-94052: LdapPasswordAuthenticator · Missing Check
Affects minaSource GCVE Database
Not known to be exploited · CVSS 9.1 Critical.
Data as of 14 Nov 2026, 20:44 UTC
- EPSS
- 0.3% chance of exploitation in 30 days – higher than 31% of CVEsExploit Prediction Scoring System: the likelihood attackers will use this flaw soon.
CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:N/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:NExploitation evidence
Disclosed: evidence found.
CVE published 30 Sep 2026
Detectable: no evidence on record.
No public nuclei template indexed
Weaponized: no evidence on record.
No public exploit code indexed in Metasploit or Exploit-DB
Exploited in the wildExploited: no evidence on record.
Not in CISA KEV and no source reports exploitation
Observed by OffSeq MirageSeen by Mirage: no evidence on record.
No attack traffic recorded by OffSeq Mirage sensors
A missing step is not evidence of safety. Sources: cve.org (opens in a new tab), the Metasploit, Exploit-DB and nuclei-templates index as of 14 Nov 2026.
What to do
Affected software
| Product | Affected | Fixed in |
|---|---|---|
Mavenorg.apache.sshd/sshd-ldappkg:maven/org.apache.sshd/sshd-ldapOther threats | Affected
| Fixed in– |
Ubuntu 16.04 LTSminapkg:deb/ubuntu/mina?arch=source&distro=xenialOther threats | Affected
| Fixed in– |
Ubuntu 16.04 LTSmina2pkg:deb/ubuntu/mina2?arch=source&distro=xenialOther threats | Affected
| Fixed in– |
Ubuntu 18.04 LTSminapkg:deb/ubuntu/mina?arch=source&distro=bionicOther threats | Affected
| Fixed in– |
Ubuntu 18.04 LTSmina2pkg:deb/ubuntu/mina2?arch=source&distro=bionicOther threats | Affected
| Fixed in– |
Ubuntu 20.04 LTSminapkg:deb/ubuntu/mina?arch=source&distro=focalOther threats | Affected
| Fixed in– |
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AI-suggested
Until an official fix is available, restrict access to affected services and consider alternative authentication mechanisms if possible. Monitor vendor channels for updates and apply patches promptly once released.
Description
A vulnerability in the LdapPasswordAuthenticator component of Apache MINA SSHD versions 1.2.0 to 2.19.0 and 3.0.0-M1 to 3.0.0-M5 allows bypassing authentication due to a missing check. This flaw is identified as CVE-2026-94052 and has a high CVSS score of 9.1, indicating critical impact on confidentiality and integrity without requiring privileges or user interaction.
References
- nvd.nist.gov/vuln/detail/CVE-2026-94052 (opens in a new tab)
- lists.apache.org/thread.html/qch5kdwwms13y6bylb7c6qqzq718wn24 (opens in a new tab)
- openwall.com/lists/oss-security/2026/09/29/38 (opens in a new tab)
- ubuntu.com/security/CVE-2026-94052 (opens in a new tab)
- cve.org/CVERecord?id=CVE-2026-94052 (opens in a new tab)
- openwall.com/lists/oss-security/2026/09/29/38 (opens in a new tab)