What is CVE-2023-1656?

CVE-2023-1656 is a Cleartext Transmission of Sensitive Information vulnerability found in ForgeRock Inc. OpenIDM and Java Remote Connector Server (RCS) LDAP Connector.

How does CVE-2023-1656 affect the affected software?

CVE-2023-1656 affects OpenIDM and Java Remote Connector Server (RCS) LDAP Connector versions 1.5.20.9 through 1.5.20.14 on Windows, MacOS, and Linux.

What is the severity of CVE-2023-1656?

CVE-2023-1656 has a severity score of 7.5, which is considered high.

How can CVE-2023-1656 be exploited?

CVE-2023-1656 can be exploited by remote services with stolen credentials, allowing for the cleartext transmission of sensitive information.

Vulnerability/
CVE-2023-1656

high

7.5

CWE

319

29/3/2023

2/8/2024

CVE-2023-1656: When the LDAP connector is started with StartTLS configured, LDAP BIND credentials are transmitted insecurely, prior to establishing the TLS connection.

Q: How can I fix CVE-2023-1656?

To fix CVE-2023-1656, you should update OpenIDM and Java Remote Connector Server (RCS) LDAP Connector to version 1.5.20.15 or later.

First published: Wed Mar 29 2023(Updated: )

Cleartext Transmission of Sensitive Information vulnerability in ForgeRock Inc. OpenIDM and Java Remote Connector Server (RCS) LDAP Connector on Windows, MacOS, Linux allows Remote Services with Stolen Credentials.This issue affects OpenIDM and Java Remote Connector Server (RCS): from 1.5.20.9 through 1.5.20.13.

Credit: psirt@forgerock.com

Affected Software	Affected Version	How to fix
Forgerock Ldap Connector	>=1.5.20.9<1.5.20.14

Remedy

Upgrade to LDAP connector version 1.5.20.14 or later

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What is CVE-2023-1656?
CVE-2023-1656 is a Cleartext Transmission of Sensitive Information vulnerability found in ForgeRock Inc. OpenIDM and Java Remote Connector Server (RCS) LDAP Connector.
How does CVE-2023-1656 affect the affected software?
CVE-2023-1656 affects OpenIDM and Java Remote Connector Server (RCS) LDAP Connector versions 1.5.20.9 through 1.5.20.14 on Windows, MacOS, and Linux.
What is the severity of CVE-2023-1656?
CVE-2023-1656 has a severity score of 7.5, which is considered high.
How can CVE-2023-1656 be exploited?
CVE-2023-1656 can be exploited by remote services with stolen credentials, allowing for the cleartext transmission of sensitive information.
How can I fix CVE-2023-1656?
To fix CVE-2023-1656, you should update OpenIDM and Java Remote Connector Server (RCS) LDAP Connector to version 1.5.20.15 or later.

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