CVE Catalog

CVE-2016-6497

High
Published: Translated: NVD NIST

Summary

The Groovy LDAP API in Apache has a vulnerability that allows attackers to conduct LDAP entry poisoning attacks. The issue arises from setting the returnObjFlag to true for all search methods.

Risk Assessment

Exploitation of this vulnerability could lead to data manipulation in the LDAP directory, jeopardizing the integrity and confidentiality of information within the organization.

Recommendation

It is recommended to update to the latest version of the Groovy LDAP API to eliminate this vulnerability and review the configuration of the returnObjFlag.

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Original NVD description (English source)

main/java/org/apache/directory/groovyldap/LDAP.java in the Groovy LDAP API in Apache allows attackers to conduct LDAP entry poisoning attacks by leveraging setting returnObjFlag to true for all search methods.

Vulnerability data from NVD (NIST) · CISA KEV · EPSS