Vulnerability record · CVE-2026-90462 · published 22 September 2026
CVE-2026-90462: Fedoraproject sssd vulnerability
Fedoraproject · Sssd
A flaw was found in SSSD. When configured with the LDAP access provider and `ldap_access_order` including `ppolicy` or `lockout`, a fail-open condition in the LDAP ppolicy access check can occur if a user lookup returns zero results. This can incorrectly return success and cache an allow decision, permitting continued authorization for a deleted or deprovisioned user. A remote attacker with prior valid account context could exploit this to maintain access to information and potentially make limited modifications to resources that should no longer be available.
Description
A flaw was found in SSSD. When configured with the LDAP access provider and `ldap_access_order` including `ppolicy` or `lockout`, a fail-open condition in the LDAP ppolicy access check can occur if a user lookup returns zero results. This can incorrectly return success and cache an allow decision, permitting continued authorization for a deleted or deprovisioned user. A remote attacker with prior valid account context could exploit this to maintain access to information and potentially make limited modifications to resources that should no longer be available.
CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:L/UI:N/S:U/C:L/I:L/A:N
Affected products
3 vulnerable configurations from NVD's CPE data, grouped by vendor and product.
References
| Link | Tags |
|---|---|
| https://access.redhat.com/security/cve/CVE-2026-90462 | Vendor Advisory |
| https://bugzilla.redhat.com/show_bug.cgi?id=2479483 | ExploitIssue TrackingVendor Advisory |
| https://bugzilla.redhat.com/show_bug.cgi?id=2479483 | ExploitIssue TrackingVendor Advisory |
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Related vulnerabilities
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Source: NIST National Vulnerability Database (record CVE-2026-90462), CISA KEV, FIRST EPSS (scores of 2026-10-11). This page is refreshed as NVD updates the record.