Security readout for executives and security teams
This CVE affects JFrog Artifactory versions before 4.11. A remote attacker could potentially make Artifactory process a malicious LDAP attribute and execute arbitrary code. The sources do not provide CVSS scoring or evidence of active exploitation. Organizations are most likely exposed if they still run JFrog Artifactory before 4.11 with LDAP integration enabled. The provided sources do not identify specific editions, operating systems, or default configurations. Treat this as a high-priority legacy remediation item where Artifactory uses LDAP. Remote code execution against an artifact repository can affect software supply-chain integrity, but urgency should be calibrated against actual version and LDAP exposure. Mitigation focus: Identify Artifactory deployments older than 4.11.; Upgrade vulnerable Artifactory instances to 4.11 or later.; Review JFrog release notes and current vendor guidance..
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Source materials
- CVE List V5 sourceCVE List V5
- https://www.blackhat.com/docs/us-16/materials/us-16-Munoz-A-Journey-From-JNDI-LDAP-Manipulation-To-RCE-wp.pdfCVE reference · x_refsource_MISC
- https://www.jfrog.com/confluence/display/RTF/Release+Notes#ReleaseNotes-MainUpdates.7CVE reference · x_refsource_CONFIRM
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