CVE-2022-0143

Name: CVE-2022-0143
Creator: NVD / NIST
Published: 2022-09-19T22:15:10.843+00:00
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/zero/1.0/

CRITICALCVSS 9.8/10EPSS 0.53%

Last modified Jun 17, 2026

CVE-2022-0143 is a critical-severity vulnerability rated 9.8/10 on the CVSS scale. When the LDAP connector is started with StartTLS configured, unauthenticated access is granted. This issue affects: all versions of the LDAP connector prior to 1.5.20.9. EPSS estimates a 0.53% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days.

Description

When the LDAP connector is started with StartTLS configured, unauthenticated access is granted. This issue affects: all versions of the LDAP connector prior to 1.5.20.9. The LDAP connector is bundled with Identity Management (IDM) and Remote Connector Server (RCS)

Metrics

CVSS 3.1

9.8/10

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

EPSS Probability

0.53%

40.7th percentile

Probability of exploitation in the next 30 days. Learn more

Weakness Enumeration

Affected Software

Vendor	Product	Versions
Forgerock	Ldap Connector	< 1.5.20.9

References

https://backstage.forgerock.com/downloads/browse/idm/featured/connectorsPatch, Vendor Advisory
https://backstage.forgerock.com/knowledge/kb/article/a11380515Patch, Vendor Advisory
https://backstage.forgerock.com/downloads/browse/idm/featured/connectorsPatch, Vendor Advisory
https://backstage.forgerock.com/knowledge/kb/article/a11380515Patch, Vendor Advisory

Timeline

Published: Sep 19, 2022
Last Modified: Jun 17, 2026
Status: Modified

Frequently Asked Questions

What is CVE-2022-0143?

How severe is CVE-2022-0143?

CVE-2022-0143 has a CVSS score of 9.8/10 (CRITICAL severity). The EPSS model estimates a 0.53% probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

How do I fix CVE-2022-0143?

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