CVE-2023-36496: Delegated Admin Privilege virtual attribute provider plugin, when enabled, allows an authenticated user to ele

Routine

HIGH 7.7UPGRADE

CVE-2023-36496 is a high-severity flaw (CVSS 7.7) affecting pingdirectory. Below: why it ranks where it does, which versions are affected, what to do, and the exact commands.

Delegated Admin Privilege virtual attribute provider plugin, when enabled, allows an authenticated user to elevate their permissions in the Directory Server.

Why this priority

High severity

A fixed release or distro patch exists.

Risk facts

CVSS score	7.7 (High)
Attack vector	Network (remote)
Attack complexity	High
Privileges needed	Low
User interaction	None
EPSS exploit chance	0.5% (top 56%)
CISA exploited list	No
Weakness	CWE-269
Published	2024-02-01
Last modified	2026-06-17

Publisher (CNA): Ping Identity Corporation · Vendor: pingidentity

Last updated 2026-06-17 · Sources: CVE Program, NVD, CISA KEV, EPSS and vendor advisories · How we score

Am I affected?

Timeline

2024-02-01 23:15 UTCPublished CVE record published
2026-06-17 06:06 UTCUpdated Record last modified

pingidentity pingdirectory UPGRADE

Affected: >= 8.3.0.0 and <= 8.3.0.8 · >= 9.0.0.0 and <= 9.0.0.5 · >= 9.1.0.0 and <= 9.1.0.2 · 9.2.0.0 · 9.2.0.1 · 9.3.0.0 · 9.3.0.1

Fixed in: newer than 9.1.0.2

Safe to downgrade to: a release before 8.3.0.0

1. Check installed version

apt-cache policy pingdirectory || rpm -q pingdirectory || pingdirectory --version

2. UPGRADE to newer than 9.1.0.2 (Debian / Ubuntu)

sudo apt update && sudo apt install --only-upgrade pingdirectory

2. UPGRADE (RHEL / Amazon Linux / Fedora)

sudo dnf upgrade pingdirectory

Note

Distros often backport fixes without changing the version number. Confirm with the distro advisory or changelog.

3. If no update is available yet, DOWNGRADE to a release before 8.3.0.0 (Debian / Ubuntu)

apt-cache madison pingdirectory sudo apt install pingdirectory=<VERSION_BEFORE_8.3.0.0> sudo apt-mark hold pingdirectory

3. If no update is available yet, DOWNGRADE (RHEL / Amazon Linux / Fedora)

dnf --showduplicates list pingdirectory sudo dnf downgrade pingdirectory-<VERSION_BEFORE_8.3.0.0> sudo dnf versionlock add pingdirectory

Downgrade risk

Downgrading can break dependent software and may reopen older bugs. Read the distro advisory first and test on a non-production host.

After downgrade

Restart the service, and keep the package held until a fixed release ships.

Verify at the official source NVD · CVE Program · Report a problem with this page
Scores and fixes here are computed automatically from those and other public sources. Confirm with the vendor advisory before changing production systems.

Quick answers

How do I fix CVE-2023-36496?

pingdirectory: upgrade to newer than 9.1.0.2. Exact commands for each OS are on this page.

Is CVE-2023-36496 being exploited?

CVE-2023-36496 is not on the CISA Known Exploited Vulnerabilities list at the time of the last update. Check again, as this can change.

What does CVE-2023-36496 affect?

CVE-2023-36496 affects pingdirectory. Severity is high (CVSS 7.7). Delegated Admin Privilege virtual attribute provider plugin, when enabled, allows an authenticated user to elevate their permissions in the Directory Server.

How urgent is CVE-2023-36496?

Priority 38/100. High severity

References

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