CVE-2026-103880 Apache Directory LDAP API - Denial of Service

Apache Directory LDAP API 2.1.0 to < 2.1.9 contains an asymmetric resource consumption vulnerability caused by bcrypt password hashing with high cost factor, letting attackers cause server CPU exhaustion and denial of service, exploit requires crafted password with high bcrypt cost.

CVSS base score 7.5 /10
High
CISA KEV
Not listed
Public exploit
None known
Authentication
Not required
EPSS
0.49% chance of exploitation in 30 days
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Details

Type
Denial of Service
Impact
Denial Of Service
CVSS vector
CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:N/UI:N/S:U/C:N/I:N/A:H
Published
2 October 2026
Updated
15 October 2026
Weakness
CWE-405

Vendor fix

Upgrade to version 2.1.9.

Patching closes this CVE. It does not tell you which of your systems run the affected version, or what else is exposed alongside them.

References

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