LDAP Injection in phpLDAPadmin
Summary
CVE-2018-12689: phpLDAPadmin 1.2.2 allows LDAP injection via a crafted server_id parameter in a cmd.php?cmd=login_form request, or a crafted username and password in the login panel. Affects phpldapadmin versions 1.2.6.3-0.3 – 1.2.6.7-4. No fix is published. How to fix ↓
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Background
phpLDAPadmin is a web-based LDAP client that allows users to manage LDAP servers. It provides an easy-to-use interface for performing various LDAP operations. However, a vulnerability has been discovered in phpLDAPadmin version 1.2.2 that allows for LDAP injection attacks.
Vulnerability Detail
The vulnerability, identified as CVE-2018-12689, can be exploited by injecting malicious LDAP queries through the 'server_id' parameter in a 'cmd.php?cmd=login_form' request or by providing crafted usernames and passwords in the login panel. This allows an attacker to execute arbitrary LDAP commands and potentially gain unauthorized access to the LDAP server or manipulate its data.
How To Fix
No fixed version is published for this vulnerability.
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Workaround
As a temporary workaround, users can implement input validation and sanitization to prevent LDAP injection attacks. It is crucial to validate and sanitize user-supplied input before using it in LDAP queries. This can be achieved by using proper input validation techniques and LDAP query parameterization.
Conclusion
In conclusion, phpLDAPadmin version 1.2.2 is vulnerable to LDAP injection attacks. It is crucial to upgrade to a patched version or apply the recommended workarounds to mitigate the risk. For further assistance and support in vulnerability remediation, please contact DevNack.com.
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FAQ
phpLDAPadmin is a web-based LDAP client used for managing LDAP servers. It provides an intuitive interface for performing various LDAP operations.
LDAP injection is a type of security vulnerability that occurs when untrusted data is inserted into an LDAP query without proper validation or sanitization. It allows an attacker to manipulate the query and potentially execute arbitrary LDAP commands.
An attacker can exploit this vulnerability by injecting malicious LDAP queries through the 'server_id' parameter in a 'cmd.php?cmd=login_form' request or by providing crafted usernames and passwords in the login panel. This allows them to execute arbitrary LDAP commands and potentially gain unauthorized access to the LDAP server or manipulate its data.
The consequences of this vulnerability include unauthorized access to the LDAP server, manipulation of LDAP data, and potential exposure of sensitive information stored in the LDAP directory.
Yes, the developers of phpLDAPadmin have released a fix for this vulnerability in subsequent versions. It is recommended to update to the latest version to mitigate the risk.
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