CVE-2023-36496

Name: CVE-2023-36496
Creator: NVD / NIST
Published: 2024-02-01T23:15:09.107+00:00
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/zero/1.0/

HIGHCVSS 8.8/10EPSS 0.52%

Last modified Jun 17, 2026

CVE-2023-36496 is a high-severity vulnerability rated 8.8/10 on the CVSS scale. Delegated Admin Privilege virtual attribute provider plugin, when enabled, allows an authenticated user to elevate their permissions in the Directory Server. . EPSS estimates a 0.52% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days.

Description

Delegated Admin Privilege virtual attribute provider plugin, when enabled, allows an authenticated user to elevate their permissions in the Directory Server.

Metrics

CVSS 3.1

8.8/10

CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:L/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H

EPSS Probability

0.52%

40.1th percentile

Probability of exploitation in the next 30 days. Learn more

Weakness Enumeration

CWE-269

Affected Software

Vendor	Product	Versions
Pingidentity	Pingdirectory	>= 8.3.0.0, <= 8.3.0.8
Pingidentity	Pingdirectory	>= 9.0.0.0, <= 9.0.0.5
Pingidentity	Pingdirectory	>= 9.1.0.0, <= 9.1.0.2
Pingidentity	Pingdirectory	9.2.0.0
Pingidentity	Pingdirectory	9.2.0.1
Pingidentity	Pingdirectory	9.3.0.0
Pingidentity	Pingdirectory	9.3.0.1

References

https://docs.pingidentity.com/r/en-us/pingdirectory-93/ynf1693338390284Release Notes
https://support.pingidentity.com/s/article/SECADV039Permissions Required
https://www.pingidentity.com/en/resources/downloads/pingdirectory-downloads.htmlProduct
https://docs.pingidentity.com/r/en-us/pingdirectory-93/ynf1693338390284Release Notes
https://support.pingidentity.com/s/article/SECADV039Permissions Required
https://www.pingidentity.com/en/resources/downloads/pingdirectory-downloads.htmlProduct

Timeline

Published: Feb 1, 2024
Last Modified: Jun 17, 2026
Status: Modified

Frequently Asked Questions

What is CVE-2023-36496?

Delegated Admin Privilege virtual attribute provider plugin, when enabled, allows an authenticated user to elevate their permissions in the Directory Server.

How severe is CVE-2023-36496?

CVE-2023-36496 has a CVSS score of 8.8/10 (HIGH severity). The EPSS model estimates a 0.52% probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

How do I fix CVE-2023-36496?

Check the vendor references and advisories linked above for patched versions and mitigation guidance. You can also run a Strix scan to test if your systems are affected.

Are you affected by CVE-2023-36496?

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Source: NVD / NIST