CVE-2026-57915

Apache Kerby: Kerberos Pre-Authentication Bypass

Published Jun 26, 2026 CVSS 3.1 · 7.3 High EPSS < 1% KEV · Not listed
Description
It is possible to bypass the Kerberos pre-authentication check in Apache Kerby by sending a PA-DATA with an unrecognized or unsupported type. Users are recommended to upgrade to version 2.1.2, which fixes this issue.

Remediation

No solution or workaround provided in the CVE record

Tracking

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Advisories

Source ID Title
Github GHSA Github GHSA GHSA-262p-fj3f-xh7v Apache Kerby has a bypass the Kerberos pre-authentication check
History
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First Time appeared Apache
Apache kerby
Vendors & Products Apache
Apache kerby
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Metrics cvssV3_1

{'score': 7.3, 'vector': 'CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:N/UI:N/S:U/C:L/I:L/A:L'}

ssvc

{'options': {'Automatable': 'yes', 'Exploitation': 'none', 'Technical Impact': 'partial'}, 'version': '2.0.3'}

Type Values Removed Values Added
Description It is possible to bypass the Kerberos pre-authentication check in Apache Kerby by sending a PA-DATA with an unrecognized or unsupported type. Users are recommended to upgrade to version 2.1.2, which fixes this issue.
Title Apache Kerby: Kerberos Pre-Authentication Bypass
Weaknesses CWE-304
References
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Status
PUBLISHED
Assigner
apache
Published
Updated
Aug 3, 2026, 12:05 PM
Reserved
Jun 26, 2026, 10:43 AM
Status
Deferred
Published
Jun 26, 2026, 1:16 PM
Modified
Oct 25, 2026, 10:10 PM
Severity
Important
Public date
Jun 26, 2026, 12:09 PM