CVE-2020-5281

LDAP connector injection in Perun

Description

In Perun before version 3.9.1, VO or group manager can modify configuration of the LDAP extSource to retrieve all from Perun LDAP. Issue is fixed in version 3.9.1 by sanitisation of the input.

Categories

6.2
CVSS
Severity: Medium
CVSS 3.1 •
CVSS 2.0 •
EPSS 0.36%
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Affected: CESNET perun
Published at:
Updated at:

References

Link Tags
https://github.com/CESNET/perun/security/advisories/GHSA-gj88-9q3f-72m3 third party advisory
https://github.com/CESNET/perun/pull/2635 third party advisory patch
https://github.com/CESNET/perun/commit/ac527bc3225a64208ee5cee59e5918ee360ca039 third party advisory patch

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the severity of CVE-2020-5281?
CVE-2020-5281 has been scored as a medium severity vulnerability.
How to fix CVE-2020-5281?
To fix CVE-2020-5281, make sure you are using an up-to-date version of the affected component(s) by checking the vendor release notes. As for now, there are no other specific guidelines available.
Is CVE-2020-5281 being actively exploited in the wild?
As for now, there are no information to confirm that CVE-2020-5281 is being actively exploited. According to its EPSS score, there is a ~0% probability that this vulnerability will be exploited by malicious actors in the next 30 days.
What software or system is affected by CVE-2020-5281?
CVE-2020-5281 affects CESNET perun.
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