CVE-2018-12689: Critical severity phpldapadmin vulnerability

Published Jun 22, 2018
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Updated

phpLDAPadmin 1.2.2 allows LDAP injection via a crafted serverid parameter in a cmd.php?cmd=loginform request, or a crafted username and password in the login panel.

Affected Software

1 affected component
Phpldapadmin Project Phpldapadmin=1.2.2

Event History

Jun 22, 2018
CVE Published
via MITRE·08:00 PM
Data Sourced
via MITRE·08:00 PM
Description

Frequently Asked Questions

1

What is the severity of CVE-2018-12689?

CVE-2018-12689 has a severity rating that suggests it is a moderate vulnerability due to the potential for LDAP injection attacks.

2

How do I fix CVE-2018-12689?

To fix CVE-2018-12689, update phpLDAPadmin to version 1.2.3 or later.

3

What does CVE-2018-12689 allow attackers to do?

CVE-2018-12689 allows attackers to perform LDAP injection through crafted parameters that can manipulate LDAP queries.

4

Is CVE-2018-12689 exploitable?

Yes, CVE-2018-12689 is exploitable if the affected version of phpLDAPadmin is exposed to untrusted input.

5

Which versions of phpLDAPadmin are affected by CVE-2018-12689?

CVE-2018-12689 affects phpLDAPadmin version 1.2.2.

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