CVE-2021-29156: High severity openam vulnerability

Published Mar 25, 2021
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Updated

ForgeRock OpenAM before 13.5.1 allows LDAP injection via the Webfinger protocol. For example, an unauthenticated attacker can perform character-by-character retrieval of password hashes, or retrieve a session token or a private key.

Affected Software

1 affected component
ForgeRock OpenAM<13.5.1

Event History

Mar 25, 2021
CVE Published
via MITRE·08:20 AM
Data Sourced
via MITRE·08:20 AM
Description
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Frequently Asked Questions

1

What is CVE-2021-29156?

CVE-2021-29156 is a vulnerability in ForgeRock OpenAM versions before 13.5.1 that allows LDAP injection via the Webfinger protocol.

2

How does CVE-2021-29156 impact the system?

CVE-2021-29156 allows an unauthenticated attacker to perform character-by-character retrieval of password hashes, retrieve a session token, or a private key.

3

How severe is CVE-2021-29156?

CVE-2021-29156 has a severity rating of 7.5 (high).

4

How can I fix CVE-2021-29156?

To fix CVE-2021-29156, upgrade ForgeRock OpenAM to version 13.5.1 or later.

5

Are there any references for more information about CVE-2021-29156?

Yes, you can find more information about CVE-2021-29156 at the following references: [1] [2]

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