CVE-2026-1966 in Anywhere
Summary
by MITRE • 02/05/2026
YugabyteDB Anywhere displays LDAP bind passwords configured via gflags in cleartext within the web UI. An authenticated user with access to the configuration view could obtain LDAP credentials, potentially enabling unauthorized access to external directory services.
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Analysis
by VulDB Data Team • 02/05/2026
This vulnerability exists within YugabyteDB Anywhere's web interface where LDAP bind passwords configured through gflags are displayed in cleartext, creating a significant security risk for organizations relying on directory services for authentication. The flaw represents a critical exposure of sensitive credentials through improper information disclosure mechanisms within the database management platform's configuration interface.
The technical implementation of this vulnerability stems from the web UI's failure to properly sanitize or obscure credential values when rendering configuration settings. When administrators configure LDAP authentication parameters through gflags, the system stores these values in a manner that allows direct retrieval through the web interface without appropriate access controls or encryption. This cleartext exposure violates fundamental security principles for credential management and represents a clear violation of the principle of least privilege.
Operational impact of this vulnerability extends beyond simple credential exposure, as it enables authenticated attackers with access to the configuration view to obtain LDAP bind credentials that could be used to compromise external directory services. The vulnerability creates potential attack paths for lateral movement within network environments where LDAP is used for centralized authentication, allowing threat actors to escalate privileges and gain unauthorized access to additional systems. This exposure directly impacts the security posture of organizations using YugabyteDB Anywhere for database management, particularly in environments where LDAP serves as a primary authentication mechanism for database access.
The vulnerability aligns with CWE-200, which addresses improper exposure of sensitive information, and represents a specific instance of information disclosure through web interface components. From an ATT&CK framework perspective, this weakness maps to T1566.001 - Phishing: Spearphishing Attachment and T1552.001 - Unsecured Credentials: Credentials in Files, as it provides attackers with direct access to authentication credentials through legitimate administrative interfaces. Organizations may be vulnerable to credential theft attacks that leverage this exposure to obtain access to directory services and potentially compromise additional systems within their infrastructure.
Mitigation strategies should focus on implementing proper access controls to configuration views, ensuring that sensitive credential information is never displayed in cleartext within web interfaces. Organizations should enforce strict role-based access controls to prevent unauthorized users from accessing configuration parameters, while also implementing proper credential management practices that include encryption of sensitive data at rest. The system should be configured to mask or obfuscate credential values in all user interfaces, and administrators should regularly audit access permissions to ensure that only authorized personnel can view sensitive configuration parameters. Additionally, implementing multi-factor authentication and privileged access management solutions can provide additional layers of protection against unauthorized access to sensitive database configuration information.