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Improper Neutralization of Special Elements used in an LDAP Query ('LDAP Injection')

CVE-2019-4297

Severity Medium
Score 5.4/10

Summary

IBM Robotic Process Automation with Automation Anywhere 11 could allow a remote authenticated attacker to conduct an LDAP injection. By using a specially crafted request, an attacker could exploit this vulnerability to make unauthorized queries or modify the LDAP content. IBM X-Force ID: 160761.

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  • NETWORK
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  • UNCHANGED
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CWE-90 - Improper Neutralization of Special Elements used in an LDAP Query ('LDAP Injection')

The software constructs all or part of an LDAP query using externally-influenced input from an upstream component, but it does not neutralize or incorrectly neutralizes special elements that could modify the intended LDAP query when it is sent to a downstream component.

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Advisory Timeline

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