CVE-2021-29156 Other in n/a

High 7.5 Published Updated

Unauthenticated attackers can exploit LDAP injection in ForgeRock OpenAM to retrieve sensitive data like password hashes and session tokens.

Exploited in the wild
Not known
Login needed
Not needed
Attackable
Over the internet
Victim action needed
Not needed
Fix
None listed

What is CVE-2021-29156?

CVE-2021-29156 is a high-severity vulnerability in n/a, published on 25 Mar 2021. An attacker can exploit it over the internet without logging in, with no action from the victim.

Official description

ForgeRock OpenAM before 13.5.1 allows LDAP injection via the Webfinger protocol. For example, an unauthenticated attacker can perform character-by-character retrieval of password hashes, or retrieve a session token or a private key.

Weakness: CWE-74

Which versions are affected by CVE-2021-29156?

It affects 1 product.

Products include Forgerock Openam.

How do I fix CVE-2021-29156?

No fix has been published for CVE-2021-29156 yet. Limit exposure of the affected software until one is available.

Is CVE-2021-29156 being exploited?

It is not confirmed as exploited in the wild, but public exploit code for CVE-2021-29156 exists.

Public exploit code: 1 Exploit-DB entry, 1 Nuclei template and 2 proofs of concept on GitHub.

Sources

Also known as GHSA-8984-9gww-h52x.

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