CVE-2023-1656

Name: CVE-2023-1656
Creator: NVD / NIST
Published: 2023-03-29T20:15:07.393+00:00
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/zero/1.0/

HIGHCVSS 7.5/10EPSS 0.35%

Last modified Jun 17, 2026

CVE-2023-1656 is a high-severity vulnerability rated 7.5/10 on the CVSS scale. Cleartext Transmission of Sensitive Information vulnerability in ForgeRock Inc. OpenIDM and Java Remote Connector Server (RCS) LDAP Connector on Windows, MacOS, Linux allows Remote Services with Stolen Credentials.This issue affects OpenIDM and Java Remote Connector Server (RCS): from 1.5.20.9 through 1.5.20.13.. EPSS estimates a 0.35% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days.

Description

Cleartext Transmission of Sensitive Information vulnerability in ForgeRock Inc. OpenIDM and Java Remote Connector Server (RCS) LDAP Connector on Windows, MacOS, Linux allows Remote Services with Stolen Credentials.This issue affects OpenIDM and Java Remote Connector Server (RCS): from 1.5.20.9 through 1.5.20.13.

Metrics

CVSS 3.1

7.5/10

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

EPSS Probability

0.35%

26.6th 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, < 1.5.20.14

References

https://backstage.forgerock.com/downloads/browse/idm/all/productId:idm-connectors/subProductId:ldap/minorVersion:1.5/version:1.5.20.14Permissions Required
https://backstage.forgerock.com/knowledge/kb/article/a14149722Mitigation, Vendor Advisory
https://backstage.forgerock.com/downloads/browse/idm/all/productId:idm-connectors/subProductId:ldap/minorVersion:1.5/version:1.5.20.14Permissions Required
https://backstage.forgerock.com/knowledge/kb/article/a14149722Mitigation, Vendor Advisory

Timeline

Published: Mar 29, 2023
Last Modified: Jun 17, 2026
Status: Modified

Frequently Asked Questions

What is CVE-2023-1656?

How severe is CVE-2023-1656?

CVE-2023-1656 has a CVSS score of 7.5/10 (HIGH severity). The EPSS model estimates a 0.35% probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

How do I fix CVE-2023-1656?

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