PatchTheCVECVE-2026-20746: Virtual attribute handling in Ping Identity PingDirectory in affected versions allows only authorized users to
CVE-2026-20746 is a medium-severity flaw (CVSS 6.3) affecting affected software. Below: why it ranks where it does, which versions are affected, what to do, and the exact commands.
Virtual attribute handling in Ping Identity PingDirectory in affected versions allows only authorized users to exhaust java memory heap when recent login history is enabled and copying virtual attributes that reference ds-privilege-name values.
Why this priority
- No elevated risk signals yet
No fix is published yet: follow the downgrade or mitigation steps.
Risk facts
| CVSS score | 6.3 (Medium) |
| Attack vector | Network (remote) |
| Attack complexity | Low |
| Privileges needed | High |
| User interaction | Passive |
| EPSS exploit chance | 0.3% (top 80%) |
| CISA exploited list | No |
| Weakness | CWE-401 |
| Published | 2026-06-12 |
| Last modified | 2026-10-26 |
Last updated 2026-10-26 · Sources: CVE Program, NVD, CISA KEV, EPSS and vendor advisories · How we score
Timeline
- Published CVE record published
- Updated Record last modified
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-2026-20746?
No fixed release is listed yet. Watch the vendor advisory and apply any mitigation shown on this page.
Is CVE-2026-20746 being exploited?
CVE-2026-20746 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-2026-20746 affect?
CVE-2026-20746 affects affected software. Severity is medium (CVSS 6.3). Virtual attribute handling in Ping Identity PingDirectory in affected versions allows only authorized users to exhaust java memory heap when recent login history is enabled and copying virtual attributes that reference ds-privilege-name val
How urgent is CVE-2026-20746?
Priority 27/100. No elevated risk signals yet.