Root-level sudo can be injected across all SSSD hosts via LDAP writes; affects many Linux deployments.
CVE-2026-14474
SSSD LDAP sudo provider allows root sudo via injected sudoRole if base not set
Is CVE-2026-14474 being exploited?
Not confirmed. CVE-2026-14474 does not appear in CISA's Known Exploited Vulnerabilities catalog, which records only exploitation that has been observed and reported publicly. That is evidence of absence of a report, not evidence the flaw is unattacked. EPSS currently estimates a 0.57% probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
How severe is CVE-2026-14474?
CVE-2026-14474 is rated High with a CVSS score of 8.8. Severity describes how bad exploitation would be, not how likely it is: pair it with exploitation evidence before deciding what to patch first.
Is there a patch for CVE-2026-14474?
Yes. A fix has been recorded for CVE-2026-14474. The vendor advisory is the authority on the exact fixed version — apply it from there rather than from a summary.
What does CVE-2026-14474 affect?
CVE-2026-14474 affects SSSD, Linux environments using LDAP sudo provider. Confirm the exact affected versions against the vendor advisory before deciding you are exposed.
What should I do about CVE-2026-14474?
Patch when available; configure ldap_sudo_search_base to limit scope; review LDAP write access
Exploitation status reflects CISA's KEV catalog as we last synced it. Check the catalog directly.
Authenticated LDAP write access can inject sudoRole, granting root on all SSSD-enrolled hosts
Patch when possible