title: LDAP Connector: When startTLS is used then LDAP connector ignores the wrong password
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)
problem types: CWE-284 Improper Access Control
affected:
{
product: LDAP Connector
vendor: ForgeRock
versions:
lessThan: 1.5.20.9, status: affected, version: unspecified, versionType: custom
}
metrics:
cvssV3_1: [
attackComplexity: LOW
attackVector: NETWORK
availabilityImpact: NONE
baseScore: 9.3
baseSeverity: CRITICAL
confidentialityImpact: HIGH
integrityImpact: HIGH
privilegesRequired: NONE
scope: CHANGED
userInteraction: REQUIRED
vectorString: CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:N/UI:R/S:C/C:H/I:H/A:N
version: 3.1
]
solutions: Upgrade to LDAP connector 1.5.20.9 or later or disable the optional StartTLS feature in the LDAP connector.