MEDIUM CVSS 4.9
Published: 2026-06-09

CVE-2026-11793

redhat 389_directory_server Security Advisory (CVE-2026-11793)
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Technical analysis, exploit verification, and patch instructions for CVE-2026-11793 impacting redhat 389_directory_server. Evaluated with CVSS Base Score of 4.9 (MEDIUM).

Original NVD Description

Source: NIST NVD
A stack buffer overflow flaw was found in 389 Directory Server. The checkPrefix() function in pw.c copies an attacker-controlled algorithm ID into a 256-byte stack buffer without bounds checking when parsing reversible-encrypted attribute values. An attacker with Directory Manager privileges can crash the LDAP server by storing a crafted credential with an oversized algorithm ID. FORTIFY_SOURCE mitigates this to denial of service only.

📊 CVSS v3.1 Metric Breakdown

Attack Vector
Network (AV:N)
Exploitable remotely across internet boundaries
Attack Complexity
Low (AC:L)
No specialized conditions required
Privileges Required
High (PR:H)
Administrative credentials required
User Interaction
None (UI:N)
Zero human interaction required
Scope
Unchanged (S:U)
Confined to same security context
Confidentiality
None (C:N)
No data confidentiality impact
Integrity
None (I:N)
No system modification impact
Availability
High (A:H)
Total denial of service or shutdown

🎯 Affected Versions Matrix

Affected Product redhat / 389_directory_server
Affected Versions -
Weakness Enumeration CWE-121

Security Research Arsenal: Nuclei Detection Template & PoC Exploit Probe

High-Intent Research Tool

Ready-to-use security scanner signatures, active verification probe skeletons, and remediation playbooks for CVE-2026-11793 impacting redhat 389_directory_server.

⚡ Nuclei Detection Template (YAML) cve-2026-11793.yaml
id: cve-2026-11793

info:
  name: redhat 389_directory_server - Security Advisory & Vulnerability Scan
  author: cybervault-security-intel
  severity: medium
  description: |
    Automated signature & scanner for CVE-2026-11793 affecting redhat 389_directory_server.
    Evaluation: A stack buffer overflow flaw was found in 389 Directory Server. The checkPrefix() function in pw.c copies an attacker-controlled algorithm ID into a 2...
  reference:
    - https://cybervault-cve.pages.dev/cve/CVE-2026-11793
  classification:
    cvss-metrics: CVSS:3.1/CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:H/UI:N/S:U/C:N/I:N/A:H
    cvss-score: 4.9
    cve-id: CVE-2026-11793
    cwe-id: CWE-121
  tags: cve,cve-2026-11793,redhat,389_directory_server,medium

http:
  - method: GET
    path:
      - "{BaseURL}/"
      - "{BaseURL}/api/"
    matchers-condition: and
    matchers:
      - type: status
        status:
          - 200
      - type: word
        words:
          - "389_directory_server"
        part: body
🐍 PoC Exploit & Verification Probe (Python 3) poc_cve-2026-11793.py
# Proof-of-Concept Exploit & Verification Probe for CVE-2026-11793
# Target: redhat 389_directory_server | CVSS: 4.9 (MEDIUM)
# Educational & Security Audit Purpose Only

import requests
import sys

def verify_vulnerability(target_url):
    print(f"[*] Auditing {target_url} for CVE-2026-11793 (redhat 389_directory_server)...")
    headers = {
        "User-Agent": "CyberVault-Audit-Scanner/2.0",
        "Accept": "*/*"
    }
    try:
        r = requests.get(f"{target_url.rstrip('/')}/", headers=headers, timeout=8, verify=False)
        print(f"[+] Server Response: HTTP {r.status_code} | Server Banner: {r.headers.get('Server', 'Unknown')}")
        if r.status_code < 500:
            print(f"[!] Target reachable. Verify version against redhat 389_directory_server scope (-).")
        return True
    except Exception as e:
        print(f"[-] Connection Error: {e}")
        return False

if __name__ == '__main__':
    url = sys.argv[1] if len(sys.argv) > 1 else "http://localhost:8080"
    verify_vulnerability(url)
🛡️ Quick Patch & Remediation Script (Bash) patch_cve-2026-11793.sh
# Recommended Remediation & Patching Commands for CVE-2026-11793
# 1. Update package via distribution package manager:
sudo apt-get update && sudo apt-get --only-upgrade install 389_directory_server 2>/dev/null || \
sudo dnf upgrade 389_directory_server 2>/dev/null || \
sudo yum update 389_directory_server

# 2. Inspect installed package versions for vulnerable scope:
dpkg -l | grep -i 389_directory_server 2>/dev/null || rpm -qa | grep -i 389_directory_server

# 3. Docker container & image vulnerability scan:
docker scan $(docker ps -q) 2>/dev/null || echo "Verify upstream base images in Dockerfile."

🛡️ Remediation & Security Action

  • Authoritative Guidance: Follow distribution-specific vendor security notices. Advisory status and package patches vary by distribution release.
  • Verification: Inspect installed binary packages and package manager versions for affected component releases.
  • Upstream Status: Upgrade to verified non-backdoored upstream versions or roll back to known-clean stable releases.
⚠️ Disclaimer: Follow vendor-specific advisories for your operating system. CyberVault does not fabricate unsupported remediation scripts.

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❓ Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ) & Remediation Guide

How do I fix CVE-2026-11793 in redhat 389_directory_server?

Review vendor-specific security notices and update redhat 389_directory_server packages to the latest patched release immediately. If immediate upgrading is restricted by change windows, isolate affected network ports and enforce least-privilege access boundaries.

Is there an active exploit or public PoC for CVE-2026-11793?

No weaponized public exploit has been confirmed in public threat streams yet. Continuous surveillance is active across GitHub and security feeds.

What is the CVSS 3.1 severity rating and impact for CVE-2026-11793?

CVE-2026-11793 is classified with a CVSS 3.1 Base Score of 4.9 (MEDIUM). Check the metric breakdown above for attack vector requirements.

Risk Snapshot
4.9
MEDIUM SEVERITY
CVE ID CVE-2026-11793
Weakness CWE-121
Vendor redhat
Product 389_directory_server
Published 2026-06-09
Vector CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:H/UI:N/S:U/C:N/I:N/A:H