Security readout for executives and security teams
This is an authentication-bypass issue in older DokuWiki deployments that use Active Directory LDAP authentication. A remote attacker with a valid username could be accepted without the correct password because of null-byte handling in LDAP bind behavior. It matters most for internet-accessible or partner-accessible wikis tied to enterprise identity. Exposure appears limited to DokuWiki instances older than 2014-05-05b configured for Active Directory-backed LDAP authentication. Generic DokuWiki deployments without that authentication mode are not shown as affected in the provided sources. Treat as high priority for any legacy DokuWiki tied to Active Directory, especially if externally reachable. The main business risk is unauthorized access to internal wiki content and potential identity misuse. Priority drops sharply where DokuWiki is current or not using AD LDAP authentication. Mitigation focus: Upgrade DokuWiki to 2014-05-05b or a later supported release.; Apply Debian, Mageia, or vendor package updates where DokuWiki is OS-managed.; Identify and prioritize internet-facing DokuWiki systems using Active Directory LDAP authentication..
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- https://github.com/splitbrain/dokuwiki/pull/868CVE reference · x_refsource_CONFIRM
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