CVE-2026-75020 — Apache APISIX: ldap-auth plugin cross-subtree identity impersonation

Description (CNA)

Improper Neutralization of Special Elements used in an LDAP Query ('LDAP Injection') vulnerability in Apache APISIX. A caller who holds valid credentials for one entry in the LDAP directory can authenticate through APISIX as a consumer mapped to a different entry, one the plugin's configured scope was meant to keep out of reach. This issue affects Apache APISIX: from 2.11.0 through 3.17.0. Users are recommended to upgrade to version 3.18.0, which fixes the issue.

Affected (CNA)

Vendor / product	Versions
Apache Software Foundation / Apache APISIX	affected 2.11.0 through 3.17.0

CWE

CWE-90

References

https://lists.apache.org/thread/d4007wk6dbl9mxy5h05zxwn8fsg13bxt

ADP enrichment

CVE

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http://www.openwall.com/lists/oss-security/2026/08/26/14

CISA-ADP

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