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Vulnerability DatabaseCVE-2020-23148
CVE-2020-23148:
rConfig vulnerability analysis and mitigation
Overview
CVE-2020-23148 affects rConfig version 3.9.5, specifically in the userLogin parameter within ldap/login.php. The vulnerability was identified as an LDAP injection issue due to insufficient input sanitization (NVD).
Technical details
The vulnerability exists due to improper neutralization of special elements in LDAP queries. The userLogin parameter in ldap/login.php is unsanitized, allowing attackers to perform LDAP injection attacks. The vulnerability has a CVSS v3.1 Base Score of 7.5 (HIGH) with the vector string CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:N/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:N/A:N (NVD).
Impact
The vulnerability allows attackers to obtain sensitive information through crafted POST requests. The primary impact is on confidentiality, with potential unauthorized access to sensitive LDAP data (NVD).
Mitigation and workarounds
The vulnerability is related to CWE-90 (LDAP Injection). To mitigate such vulnerabilities, implement proper input validation and sanitization for LDAP queries. Use an "accept known good" input validation strategy and reject or transform any input that doesn't strictly conform to specifications (CWE Mitre).
Additional resources
Source: This report was generated using AI
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