CVE-2026-42568 Details
Description
Yamcs is a mission control framework. Prior to versions 5.13.0 and 5.12.7, an LDAP injection vulnerability exists in `org.yamcs.security.LdapAuthModule` when constructing search filters. The username parameter is inserted directly into the LDAP filter without proper RFC 4515 escaping. Versions 5.13.0 and 5.12.7 patch the issue.
An LDAP injection vulnerability has been identified in Yamcs versions prior to 5.13.0 and 5.12.7. The issue resides in the LdapAuthModule, where the username parameter is directly inserted into LDAP search filters without proper escaping, allowing for injection of LDAP wildcard characters. This vulnerability could be exploited to authenticate as other users, enabling horizontal privilege escalation.
Users can upgrade to Yamcs versions 5.13.0 or 5.12.7, where this vulnerability has been patched.
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Assessed Jun 10, 2026CISA-ADP
Assessed Jun 11, 2026References to Advisories, Solutions, and Tools
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| URL | Source(s) | Tag(s) |
|---|---|---|
| https://github.com/yamcs/yamcs/releases/tag/yamcs-5.12.7 | [email protected] | Release NotesVendor |
| https://github.com/yamcs/yamcs/releases/tag/yamcs-5.13.0 | [email protected] | Release NotesVendor |
| https://github.com/yamcs/yamcs/security/advisories/GHSA-cqh3-jg8p-336j | [email protected] | AdvisoryExploitRemedyVendor |
Weakness Enumeration
| CWE-ID | CWE Name | Source |
|---|---|---|
| CWE-90 | Improper Neutralization of Special Elements used in an LDAP Query ('LDAP Injection') | [email protected] |
Affected Products
| Product | Versions |
|---|---|
| Yamcs | < 5.13.0 (semver) < 5.12.7 (semver) |
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Change History
4 change records found show changes
| Date | Action | Recorded By |
|---|---|---|
| Jul 21, 2026 | CVE Translated | [email protected] |
| Jun 17, 2026 | CVE Modified | [email protected] |
| Jun 17, 2026 | CVE Modified | CISA-ADP |
| Jun 10, 2026 | New CVE Received | [email protected] |
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