CVE-2016-8750: Apache Software Foundation Apache Karaf…

CVE-2016-8750: Apache Karaf prior to 4.0.8 used the LDAPLoginModule to authenticate users to a directory via LDAP.

Apache Karaf prior to 4.0.8 used the LDAPLoginModule to authenticate users to a directory via LDAP. However, it did not encoding usernames properly and hence was vulnerable to LDAP injection attacks leading to a denial of service.

UnknownCVSS not scoredNot KEV-listedUpdatedSep 17, 2024, 00:36 UTC (UTC+00:00)

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Apache Karaf before 4.0.8 could mishandle usernames during LDAP authentication. A crafted login value could trigger LDAP injection behavior and cause denial of service. This is mainly a continuity risk for systems relying on Karaf with LDAP-backed authentication. Exposure is most likely where Apache Karaf prior to 4.0.8 is deployed and configured to authenticate users through LDAPLoginModule. Internet-accessible login surfaces or shared administrative environments increase operational risk. Treat as a medium-priority remediation for legacy Karaf environments. Escalate if LDAP-backed Karaf login is exposed to untrusted users or supports critical operations. Mitigation focus: Upgrade Apache Karaf to 4.0.8 or later.; Apply downstream vendor updates where Karaf is packaged by another supplier.; Review Karaf deployments for LDAPLoginModule usage..

Prepared: Jun 7, 2026, 14:40 UTC (UTC+00:00)

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Severity: Unknown
CVSS: Not scored
Known Exploited: No
Published: Feb 19, 2018, 15:00 UTC (UTC+00:00)

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RHSA-2018:1322CVE reference · vendor-advisory, x_refsource_REDHAT
https://karaf.apache.org/security/cve-2016-8750.txtCVE reference · x_refsource_CONFIRM

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Apache Software FoundationApache Karafprior to 4.0.8Listed

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