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

CWE-90

  • Abstraction:
  • Base
  • Structure:
  • Simple
  • Status:
  • Draft
Weakness Name

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

Description

The product 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.

Common Consequences

Scope: Confidentiality, Integrity, Availability

Impact: Execute Unauthorized Code or Commands, Read Application Data, Modify Application Data

Notes: An attacker could include input that changes the LDAP query which allows unintended commands or code to be executed, allows sensitive data to be read or modified or causes other unintended behavior.

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  • Release Date:
  • 2006-07-19
  • Latest Modification Date:
  • 2024-02-29

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