CVE-2026-116200: Snipe-IT before 8.6.3 ignores the ldap_start_tls() return value in Ldap::connectToLdap(), allowing on-path att

Q: How do I fix CVE-2026-116200?

snipe-it: upgrade to 8.6.3. Exact commands for each OS are on this page.

Q: Is CVE-2026-116200 being exploited?

CVE-2026-116200 is not on the CISA Known Exploited Vulnerabilities list at the time of the last update. Check again, as this can change.

Q: What does CVE-2026-116200 affect?

CVE-2026-116200 affects snipe-it. Severity is medium (CVSS 5.9). Snipe-IT before 8.6.3 ignores the ldap_start_tls() return value in Ldap::connectToLdap(), allowing on-path attackers to force cleartext LDAP binds. Attackers can answer the StartTLS request with a protocol error to capture service-account c

Q: How urgent is CVE-2026-116200?

Priority 27/100. Remotely exploitable, no login, no user action

Routine

MEDIUM 5.9REMOTEUPGRADE

CVE-2026-116200 is a medium-severity flaw (CVSS 5.9) affecting snipe-it. Below: why it ranks where it does, which versions are affected, what to do, and the exact commands.

Snipe-IT before 8.6.3 ignores the ldap_start_tls() return value in Ldap::connectToLdap(), allowing on-path attackers to force cleartext LDAP binds. Attackers can answer the StartTLS request with a protocol error to capture service-account credentials and end-user login passwords.

Why this priority

Remotely exploitable, no login, no user action

A fixed release or distro patch exists.

Risk facts

CVSS score	5.9 (Medium)
Attack vector	Network (remote)
Attack complexity	High
Privileges needed	None
User interaction	None
EPSS exploit chance	0.2% (top 96%)
CISA exploited list	No
Weakness	CWE-319
Published	2026-10-25
Last modified	2026-10-26

Publisher (CNA): VulnCheck · Vendor: snipeitapp

Last updated 2026-10-26 · Sources: CVE Program, NVD, CISA KEV, EPSS and vendor advisories · How we score

Am I affected?

Timeline

2026-10-25 14:17 UTCPublished CVE record published
2026-10-26 19:02 UTCUpdated Record last modified

snipeitapp snipe-it UPGRADE

Affected: < 8.6.3

Fixed in: 8.6.3

Safe to downgrade to: no unaffected older release

1. Check installed version

apt-cache policy snipe-it || rpm -q snipe-it || snipe-it --version

2. UPGRADE to 8.6.3 (Debian / Ubuntu)

sudo apt update && sudo apt install --only-upgrade snipe-it

2. UPGRADE (RHEL / Amazon Linux / Fedora)

sudo dnf upgrade snipe-it

Note

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

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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-2026-116200?

snipe-it: upgrade to 8.6.3. Exact commands for each OS are on this page.

Is CVE-2026-116200 being exploited?

CVE-2026-116200 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-2026-116200 affect?

CVE-2026-116200 affects snipe-it. Severity is medium (CVSS 5.9). Snipe-IT before 8.6.3 ignores the ldap_start_tls() return value in Ldap::connectToLdap(), allowing on-path attackers to force cleartext LDAP binds. Attackers can answer the StartTLS request with a protocol error to capture service-account c

How urgent is CVE-2026-116200?

Priority 27/100. Remotely exploitable, no login, no user action

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References

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