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CVE-2016-6497

HIGHCVSS 7.5/10EPSS 5.73%

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CVE-2016-6497 is a high-severity vulnerability rated 7.5/10 on the CVSS scale. main/java/org/apache/directory/groovyldap/LDAP.java in the Groovy LDAP API in Apache allows attackers to conduct LDAP entry poisoning attacks by leveraging setting returnObjFlag to true for all search methods.. EPSS estimates a 5.73% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days.

Description

main/java/org/apache/directory/groovyldap/LDAP.java in the Groovy LDAP API in Apache allows attackers to conduct LDAP entry poisoning attacks by leveraging setting returnObjFlag to true for all search methods.

Metrics

CVSS 3.1
7.5/10

CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:N/UI:N/S:U/C:N/I:H/A:N

EPSS Probability
5.73%

92.1th percentile

Probability of exploitation in the next 30 days. Learn more

Weakness Enumeration

Affected Software

VendorProductVersions
ApacheGroovy LdapAll versions

References

Timeline

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Last Modified
Status
Modified

Frequently Asked Questions

What is CVE-2016-6497?
main/java/org/apache/directory/groovyldap/LDAP.java in the Groovy LDAP API in Apache allows attackers to conduct LDAP entry poisoning attacks by leveraging setting returnObjFlag to true for all search methods.
How severe is CVE-2016-6497?
CVE-2016-6497 has a CVSS score of 7.5/10 (HIGH severity). The EPSS model estimates a 5.73% probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
How do I fix CVE-2016-6497?
Check the vendor references and advisories linked above for patched versions and mitigation guidance. You can also run a Strix scan to test if your systems are affected.

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Source: NVD / NIST