CVE-2017-14623: Access Restriction Bypass in go-ldap in github.com/go-ldap/ldap
Summary
CVE-2017-14623: Access Restriction Bypass in go-ldap in github.com/go-ldap/ldap. Affects github.com/go-ldap/ldap versions < 2.5.0+incompatible. Fixed in 2.5.0+incompatible. How to fix ↓
Also tracked for
- golang-github-go-ldap-ldap · Debian:11
The same CVE-2017-14623 is tracked separately for each ecosystem and vendor. Its fix information is the same; the package and affected versions differ.
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Background
The go-ldap package, available on GitHub as github.com/go-ldap/ldap, is a Go library that provides functionality for interacting with LDAP (Lightweight Directory Access Protocol) servers. It allows developers to perform various operations such as connecting to an LDAP server, searching for entries, modifying entries, and more. This package is widely used in Go applications that require LDAP integration.
Vulnerability Detail
The go-ldap package is affected by an access restriction bypass vulnerability, identified as CVE-2017-14623. This vulnerability allows an attacker to bypass access restrictions and gain unauthorized access to LDAP resources. By exploiting this vulnerability, an attacker can perform unauthorized operations on the LDAP server, potentially leading to data leakage, privilege escalation, or other malicious activities. The vulnerability originates from a flaw in the go-ldap package's access control mechanisms.
How To Fix
Latest published version: v3.4.15+incompatible as of 23 Oct 2026
go get github.com/go-ldap/ldap@v3.4.15+incompatibleUpgrading to it may include breaking changes; the version below is the minimum fixed release for this vulnerability.
If you need the minimum change
2.5.0+incompatible
This is the first release that contains the fix.
go get github.com/go-ldap/ldap@v2.5.0+incompatibleTip — Not sure which version your app runs? Vulert can match this fix to it. Scan free →
Workaround
There is no known workaround for this vulnerability. It is recommended to update to the latest version of the go-ldap package as soon as possible.
Conclusion
The go-ldap package is affected by an access restriction bypass vulnerability that allows unauthorized access to LDAP resources. Developers should update to version 2.5.0 or higher to mitigate this vulnerability. There is no known workaround available.
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FAQ
go-ldap is a Go library that provides functionality for interacting with LDAP servers. It is commonly used in Go applications for LDAP integration.
This vulnerability allows an attacker to bypass access restrictions and gain unauthorized access to LDAP resources. It can lead to data leakage, privilege escalation, or other malicious activities.
To fix this vulnerability, update your usage of the go-ldap package to version 2.5.0 or higher.
There is no known workaround for this vulnerability. It is recommended to update to the latest version of the go-ldap package.
You can find more information about this vulnerability in the CVE-2017-14623 advisory.
