CVE-2026-0636

MEDIUMCVSS 6.5/10EPSS 0.53%

Last modified

CVE-2026-0636 is a medium-severity vulnerability rated 6.5/10 on the CVSS scale. Improper neutralization of special elements used in an LDAP query ('LDAP injection') vulnerability in Legion of the Bouncy Castle Inc. BC-JAVA bcprov on all (prov modules). This vulnerability is associated with program files LDAPStoreHelper. This issue affects BC-JAVA: from 1.74 before 1.80.2, from 1.81 before 1.81.1, from 1.82 before 1.84.. EPSS estimates a 0.53% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days.

Description

Improper neutralization of special elements used in an LDAP query ('LDAP injection') vulnerability in Legion of the Bouncy Castle Inc. BC-JAVA bcprov on all (prov modules). This vulnerability is associated with program files LDAPStoreHelper. This issue affects BC-JAVA: from 1.74 before 1.80.2, from 1.81 before 1.81.1, from 1.82 before 1.84.

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Affected Software

Source: CNA advisory (CVE.org). NVD analysis pending.

VendorProductVersions
Legion of the Bouncy Castle Inc.BC-JAVA>= 1.74, < 1.80.2; >= 1.81, < 1.81.1; >= 1.82, < 1.84

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Status
Awaiting Analysis

Frequently Asked Questions

What is CVE-2026-0636?
Improper neutralization of special elements used in an LDAP query ('LDAP injection') vulnerability in Legion of the Bouncy Castle Inc. BC-JAVA bcprov on all (prov modules). This vulnerability is associated with program files LDAPStoreHelper. This issue affects BC-JAVA: from 1.74 before 1.80.2, from 1.81 before 1.81.1, from 1.82 before 1.84.
How severe is CVE-2026-0636?
CVE-2026-0636 has a CVSS score of 6.5/10 (MEDIUM severity). The EPSS model estimates a 0.53% probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
How do I fix CVE-2026-0636?
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.

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Source: NVD / NIST