Vulnerability Description
Mastodon is a free, open-source social network server based on ActivityPub. Prior to 4.4.19 and from 4.5.0 until 4.5.12, Mastodon's app/models/concerns/user/ldap_authenticable.rb mutates OpenSSL::SSL::SSLContext::DEFAULT_PARAMS when LDAP authentication uses LDAP_TLS_NO_VERIFY=true, disabling SSL and TLS certificate verification globally for requests made by puma web processes while sidekiq background jobs remain unaffected. This issue is fixed in versions 4.4.19 and 4.5.12.
CVSS Score
HIGH
Related Weaknesses (CWE)
References
- https://github.com/mastodon/mastodon/commit/2ccb6ef277e725d1932295690cf8ab9d3dc0
- https://github.com/mastodon/mastodon/commit/5748d0b16ea09001e0933f76c7afe814e096
- https://github.com/mastodon/mastodon/commit/761c61b42590a2fd91442fc15a0a7583e48b
- https://github.com/mastodon/mastodon/pull/39571
- https://github.com/mastodon/mastodon/releases/tag/v4.4.19
- https://github.com/mastodon/mastodon/releases/tag/v4.5.12
- https://github.com/mastodon/mastodon/security/advisories/GHSA-3rhr-8phh-jm86
FAQ
What is CVE-2026-59825?
CVE-2026-59825 is a vulnerability with a CVSS score of 7.4 (HIGH). Mastodon is a free, open-source social network server based on ActivityPub. Prior to 4.4.19 and from 4.5.0 until 4.5.12, Mastodon's app/models/concerns/user/ldap_authenticable.rb mutates OpenSSL::SSL:...
How severe is CVE-2026-59825?
CVE-2026-59825 has been rated HIGH with a CVSS base score of 7.4/10. Review the CVSS metrics above for detailed severity breakdown.
Is there a patch for CVE-2026-59825?
Check the references section above for vendor advisories and patch information. Review vendor security bulletins for remediation guidance.