If auth_username_chars is empty, it is possible to inject arbitrary LDAP filter to Dovecot's LDAP authentication. This leads to potentially bypassing restrictions and allows probing of LDAP structure. Do not clear out auth_username_chars, or install fixed version. No publicly available exploits are known.
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Configurations
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History
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Information
Published : 2026-03-27 09:16
Updated : 2026-03-30 13:26
NVD link : CVE-2026-27860
Mitre link : CVE-2026-27860
CVE.ORG link : CVE-2026-27860
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Products Affected
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CWE
CWE-90
Improper Neutralization of Special Elements used in an LDAP Query ('LDAP Injection')
