Apache TomEE: Authentication bypass with empty password in LDAP identity store
Summary
| CVE | CVE-2026-111261 |
|---|---|
| State | PUBLISHED |
| Assigner | apache |
| Source Priority | CVE Program / NVD first with legacy fallback |
| Published | 2026-11-10 16:17:16 UTC |
| Updated | 2026-11-12 17:06:26 UTC |
| Description | The Jakarta Security LDAP identity store accepts an empty password as valid if the directory server allows unauthenticated binds, which some directory servers do by default. A remote attacker can then authenticate as any existing user without knowing the password. Users are recommended to upgrade to version 10.3.0 or 11.0.0-M2, which fix the issue. |
Risk And Classification
EPSS: 0.001700000 probability, percentile 0.064540000 (date 2026-11-12)
Problem Types: CWE-287 | CWE-287 CWE-287 Improper Authentication
Vendor Declared Affected Products
| Source | Vendor | Product | Version | Platforms |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| CNA | Apache Software Foundation | Apache TomEE | affected 8.0.4 10.0.0-M1 semver | Not specified |
| CNA | Apache Software Foundation | Apache TomEE | affected 10.0.0-M1 10.3.0 semver | Not specified |
| CNA | Apache Software Foundation | Apache TomEE | affected 11.0.0-M1 11.0.0-M2 semver | Not specified |
References
| Reference | Source | Link | Tags |
|---|---|---|---|
| lists.apache.org/thread.html/8dfmrhg064j5btmfs3mwclnw88bdqrt7 | [email protected] | lists.apache.org | |
| CVE Program record | CVE.ORG | www.cve.org | canonical |
| NVD vulnerability detail | NVD | nvd.nist.gov | canonical, analysis |
Vendor Comments And Credit
Discovery Credit
CNA: The Apache Software Foundation (en)
CNA: Claude Security (en)
CNA: Markus Jung (en)
There are currently no legacy QID mappings associated with this CVE.