Security readout for executives and security teams
Plain-English summary
ldap-git-backup could store LDAP backup data, including password hashes, in directories with unsafe permissions. Someone with access to those directories could read sensitive hashes. The sources do not show active exploitation or a CVSS score, and the affected-version evidence is inconsistent.
Executive priority
Treat as a targeted data-exposure issue, not an internet-scale emergency. Prioritize if ldap-git-backup is used on shared systems or stores privileged directory credentials.
Technical view
CVE-2013-1425 concerns ldap-git-backup before 1.0.4 exposing password hashes through incorrect directory permissions. Public references point to Debian tracking, a Debian bug discussion, and an upstream commit. The bundle also lists version 1.0.7-1 as affected, which conflicts with the “before 1.0.4” description.
Likely exposure
Exposure is likely limited to environments that installed ldap-git-backup and retained readable backup directories or repositories containing LDAP password hashes. Internet exposure is not indicated by the sources.
Exploitation context
No active exploitation is cited, and KEV status is false. Abuse would depend on an unauthorized user or process being able to read the affected backup directory or repository.
Researcher notes
The source bundle lacks CVSS, CWE, exploit status, and detailed patch notes. Version data is inconsistent: the description says before 1.0.4, while the affected field lists 1.0.7-1.
Mitigation direction
- Check Debian and upstream guidance for the corrected ldap-git-backup version.
- Upgrade or replace installations that match the vendor-defined affected range.
- Review backup directory ownership and permissions for unintended readable access.
- Rotate impacted LDAP credentials if hashes were exposed to unauthorized users.
Validation and detection
- Inventory hosts running ldap-git-backup and record installed versions.
- Compare installed versions with Debian tracker and upstream commit guidance.
- Identify backup directories or Git repositories containing LDAP password hashes.
- Verify only authorized accounts can read those backup locations.
Generated from the cited source records. This long-tail analysis has not been individually reviewed by a named human.
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- CVSS
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- Known Exploited
- No
- Published
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CVSS and timeline data
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Source materials
- CVE List V5 sourceCVE List V5
- https://security-tracker.debian.org/tracker/CVE-2013-1425CVE reference · x_refsource_MISC
- https://www.mail-archive.com/debian-bugs-dist%40lists.debian.org/msg1096253.htmlCVE reference · x_refsource_MISC
- https://github.com/elmar/ldap-git-backup/commit/a90f3217fce87962db82d212f73af70693087124CVE reference · x_refsource_CONFIRM
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