QID 980718

QID 980718: Nodejs (npm) Security Update for ldapauth (GHSA-82mg-x548-gq3j)

Versions 2.2.4 and earlier of `ldapauth-fork` are affected by an LDAP injection vulnerability. This allows an attacker to inject and run arbitrary LDAP commands via the username parameter.

## Recommendation

ldapauth is not actively maintained, having not seen a publish since 2014. As a result, there is no patch available. Consider updating to use [ldapauth-fork](https://www.npmjs.com/package/ldapauth-fork) 2.3.3 or greater.

Successful exploitation of this vulnerability may affect the confidentiality, integrity, and availability of the targeted user.

CVSS V3 rated as High - 7.5 severity.

CVSS V2 rated as Medium - 5 severity.

Solution

Customers are advised to refer to GHSA-82mg-x548-gq3j for updates pertaining to this vulnerability.

Vendor References

GHSA-82mg-x548-gq3j - github.com/advisories/GHSA-82mg-x548-gq3j

CVEs related to QID 980718

CVE-2015-7294 |

Software Advisories

Advisory ID	Software	Component	Link
GHSA-82mg-x548-gq3j	ldapauth		github.com/advisories/GHSA-82mg-x548-gq3j
GHSA-82mg-x548-gq3j	ldapauth-fork		github.com/advisories/GHSA-82mg-x548-gq3j

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