CVE-2022-0143

LDAP Connector: When startTLS is used then LDAP connector ignores the wrong password

Description

When the LDAP connector is started with StartTLS configured, unauthenticated access is granted. This issue affects: all versions of the LDAP connector prior to 1.5.20.9. The LDAP connector is bundled with Identity Management (IDM) and Remote Connector Server (RCS)

Remediation

Solution:

  • Upgrade to LDAP connector 1.5.20.9 or later or disable the optional StartTLS feature in the LDAP connector.

Categories

9.3
CVSS
Severity: Critical
CVSS 3.1 •
EPSS 0.16%
Vendor Advisory forgerock.com Vendor Advisory forgerock.com
Affected: ForgeRock LDAP Connector
Published at:
Updated at:

References

Link Tags
https://backstage.forgerock.com/knowledge/kb/article/a11380515 patch vendor advisory
https://backstage.forgerock.com/downloads/browse/idm/featured/connectors patch vendor advisory

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the severity of CVE-2022-0143?
CVE-2022-0143 has been scored as a critical severity vulnerability.
How to fix CVE-2022-0143?
To fix CVE-2022-0143: Upgrade to LDAP connector 1.5.20.9 or later or disable the optional StartTLS feature in the LDAP connector.
Is CVE-2022-0143 being actively exploited in the wild?
As for now, there are no information to confirm that CVE-2022-0143 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-2022-0143?
CVE-2022-0143 affects ForgeRock LDAP Connector.
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