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

Published Mar 29, 2023
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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.

Affected Software

1 affected component
ForgeRock LDAP Connector>=1.5.20.9<1.5.20.14

Remediation

Information

Upgrade to LDAP connector version 1.5.20.14 or later

Event History

Mar 29, 2023
CVE Published
via MITRE·07:55 PM
Data Sourced
via MITRE·07:55 PM
RemedyDescriptionSeverityWeakness
Data Sourced
via NVD·08:15 PM
DescriptionSeverityWeaknessAffected Software
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Frequently Asked Questions

1

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.

2

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.

3

What is the severity of CVE-2023-1656?

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

4

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.

5

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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