CVE-2023-1656 Information disclosure in OpenIDM and Java Remote Connector Server (RCS)

High 7.5 Published Updated

Attackers can steal LDAP credentials transmitted in cleartext before TLS is established, leading to unauthorized access to identity management systems.

Exploited in the wild
Not known
Login needed
Not needed
Attackable
Over the internet
Victim action needed
A user has to click or open something
Fix
None listed

What is CVE-2023-1656?

CVE-2023-1656 is a high-severity vulnerability in ForgeRock Inc. OpenIDM and Java Remote Connector Server (RCS), published on 29 Mar 2023. An attacker can exploit it over the internet without logging in, and only if a user opens a file or follows a link.

Official description

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.

Weakness: CWE-319

Which versions are affected by CVE-2023-1656?

It affects 1 product.

Products include Forgerock Ldap Connector.

How do I fix CVE-2023-1656?

No fix has been published for CVE-2023-1656 yet. Limit exposure of the affected software until one is available.

Is CVE-2023-1656 being exploited?

There is no known exploitation of CVE-2023-1656 in the wild and no public exploit code.

Sources

Also known as GHSA-3452-rvwh-rv7h.

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