LDAP injection in Apache Kerby



Published: 2023-02-22
Risk High
Patch available YES
Number of vulnerabilities 1
CVE-ID CVE-2023-25613
CWE-ID CWE-90
Exploitation vector Network
Public exploit N/A
Vulnerable software
Subscribe 		Apache Kerby
Server applications / Directory software, identity management

Vendor Apache Foundation

Security Bulletin

This security bulletin contains one high risk vulnerability.

1) LDAP injection

EUVDB-ID: #VU72492

Risk: High

CVSSv3.1: 7.9 [CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:N/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:N/E:U/RL:O/RC:C]

CVE-ID: CVE-2023-25613

CWE-ID: CWE-90 - Improper Neutralization of Special Elements used in an LDAP Query ('LDAP Injection')

Exploit availability: No

Description

The vulnerability allows a remote attacker to bypass authentication process.

The vulnerability exists due to improper input validation when processing DLAP queries in LdapIdentityBackend. A remote non-authenticated attacker can send a specially crafted LDAP query to the application, bypass authentication process and gain unauthorized access to the application.

Mitigation

Install updates from vendor's website.

Vulnerable software versions

Apache Kerby: 1.0.0 - 2.0.2

CPE2.3 External links

http://lists.apache.org/thread/ynz3hhbbq6d980fzpncwbh5jd8mkyt5y


Q & A

Can this vulnerability be exploited remotely?

Yes. This vulnerability can be exploited by a remote non-authenticated attacker via the Internet.

How the attacker can exploit this vulnerability?

The attacker would have to send a specially crafted request to the affected application in order to exploit this vulnerability.

Is there known malware, which exploits this vulnerability?

No. We are not aware of malware exploiting this vulnerability.



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