CVE-2026-27895: LDAP Account Manager (LAM) is a webfrontend for managing entries (e.g

Routine

MEDIUM 4.3UPGRADE

CVE-2026-27895 is a medium-severity flaw (CVSS 4.3) affecting ldap account manager. Below: why it ranks where it does, which versions are affected, what to do, and the exact commands.

LDAP Account Manager (LAM) is a webfrontend for managing entries (e.g. users, groups, DHCP settings) stored in an LDAP directory. Prior to version 9.5, the PDF export component does not correctly validate uploaded file extensions. This way any file type (including .php files) can be uploaded. With GHSA-w7xq-vjr3-p9cf, an attacker can achieve remote code execution as the web server user. Version 9.5 fixes the issue. Although upgrading is recommend

Why this priority

No elevated risk signals yet

A fixed release or distro patch exists.

Risk facts

CVSS score	4.3 (Medium)
Attack vector	Network (remote)
Attack complexity	Low
Privileges needed	Low
User interaction	None
EPSS exploit chance	0.4% (top 62%)
CISA exploited list	No
Weakness	CWE-185
Published	2026-03-18
Last modified	2026-06-17

Publisher (CNA): GitHub, Inc. · Vendor: ldap-account-manager

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

Am I affected?

Timeline

2026-03-18 00:16 UTCPublished CVE record published
2026-06-17 10:27 UTCUpdated Record last modified

ldap-account-manager ldap account manager UPGRADE

Affected: >= 8.5 and < 9.5

Fixed in: 9.5

Safe to downgrade to: a release before 8.5

1. Check installed version

apt-cache policy ldap-account-manager || rpm -q ldap-account-manager || ldap-account-manager --version

2. UPGRADE to 9.5 (Debian / Ubuntu)

sudo apt update && sudo apt install --only-upgrade ldap-account-manager

2. UPGRADE (RHEL / Amazon Linux / Fedora)

sudo dnf upgrade ldap-account-manager

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 8.5 (Debian / Ubuntu)

apt-cache madison ldap-account-manager sudo apt install ldap-account-manager=<VERSION_BEFORE_8.5> sudo apt-mark hold ldap-account-manager

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

dnf --showduplicates list ldap-account-manager sudo dnf downgrade ldap-account-manager-<VERSION_BEFORE_8.5> sudo dnf versionlock add ldap-account-manager

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-2026-27895?

ldap account manager: upgrade to 9.5. Exact commands for each OS are on this page.

Is CVE-2026-27895 being exploited?

CVE-2026-27895 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-2026-27895 affect?

CVE-2026-27895 affects ldap account manager. Severity is medium (CVSS 4.3). LDAP Account Manager (LAM) is a webfrontend for managing entries (e.g. users, groups, DHCP settings) stored in an LDAP directory. Prior to version 9.5, the PDF export component does not correctly validate uploaded file extensions. This way

How urgent is CVE-2026-27895?

Priority 24/100. No elevated risk signals yet.

Software pages

PHP vulnerabilities

Related CVEs

CVE-2026-27894 HIGH 8.8 UPGRADE LDAP Account Manager (LAM) is a webfrontend for managing entries (e.g

References

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