CVE-2026-46495: OpenDJ is an LDAPv3 compliant directory service

Q: How do I fix CVE-2026-46495?

No fixed release is listed yet. Watch the vendor advisory and apply any mitigation shown on this page.

Q: Is CVE-2026-46495 being exploited?

CVE-2026-46495 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-2026-46495 affect?

CVE-2026-46495 affects affected software. Severity is critical (CVSS 9.2). OpenDJ is an LDAPv3 compliant directory service. Prior to 5.1.1, the JMX RMI connector in opendj-server-legacy/src/main/java/org/opends/server/protocols/jmx/RmiConnector.java processes attacker-controlled credential objects before authentic

Q: How urgent is CVE-2026-46495?

Priority 54/100. Critical severity; Remotely exploitable, no login, no user action

This month

CRITICAL 9.2REMOTE

CVE-2026-46495 is a critical-severity flaw (CVSS 9.2) affecting affected software. Below: why it ranks where it does, which versions are affected, what to do, and the exact commands.

OpenDJ is an LDAPv3 compliant directory service. Prior to 5.1.1, the JMX RMI connector in opendj-server-legacy/src/main/java/org/opends/server/protocols/jmx/RmiConnector.java processes attacker-controlled credential objects before authentication without a restrictive jmx.remote.rmi.server.credentials.filter.pattern, and RmiAuthenticator.authenticate in opendj-server-legacy/src/main/java/org/opends/server/protocols/jmx/RmiAuthenticator.java accept

Why this priority

Critical severity
Remotely exploitable, no login, no user action

A fixed release or distro patch exists.

Risk facts

CVSS score	9.2 (Critical)
Attack vector	Network (remote)
Attack complexity	Low
Privileges needed	None
User interaction	None
EPSS exploit chance	1.1% (top 34%)
CISA exploited list	No
Weakness	CWE-502
Published	2026-09-15
Last modified	2026-09-25

Publisher (CNA): GitHub, Inc.

Last updated 2026-09-25 · Sources: CVE Program, NVD, CISA KEV, EPSS and vendor advisories · How we score

Timeline

2026-09-15 15:17 UTCPublished CVE record published
2026-09-25 14:23 UTCUpdated Record last modified

Exact fixes by distribution

Maven · org.openidentityplatform.opendj:opendj-server-legacy · FIXED · 5.1.1 · vulnerable: <= 5.1.0 · source

Set org.openidentityplatform.opendj:opendj-server-legacy to 5.1.1 or later in pom.xml or build.gradle, then rebuild and redeploy.

Fedora 46 · icecat · FIXED · 153.6.0-2.rh1.fc46 · FEDORA-2026-25e05b5320 · source

sudo dnf upgrade --advisory=FEDORA-2026-25e05b5320

Fedora ELN · edk2 · FIXED · 20260812-14.eln159 · FEDORA-2026-8850ef9153 · source

sudo dnf upgrade --advisory=FEDORA-2026-8850ef9153

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Quick answers

How do I fix CVE-2026-46495?

No fixed release is listed yet. Watch the vendor advisory and apply any mitigation shown on this page.

Is CVE-2026-46495 being exploited?

CVE-2026-46495 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-2026-46495 affect?

CVE-2026-46495 affects affected software. Severity is critical (CVSS 9.2). OpenDJ is an LDAPv3 compliant directory service. Prior to 5.1.1, the JMX RMI connector in opendj-server-legacy/src/main/java/org/opends/server/protocols/jmx/RmiConnector.java processes attacker-controlled credential objects before authentic

How urgent is CVE-2026-46495?

Priority 54/100. Critical severity; Remotely exploitable, no login, no user action

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