Security readout for executives and security teams
Plain-English summary
CVE-2017-11107 is a cross-site scripting issue in phpLDAPadmin through 1.2.3. If an attacker can get crafted input into affected entry chooser parameters, malicious script may run in a user's browser. The sources do not show active exploitation or a CVSS score.
Executive priority
Treat this as a moderate-priority cleanup unless the application is internet-facing or used by highly privileged administrators. The main concern is browser-session abuse through XSS, not direct server takeover based on the provided evidence.
Technical view
The CVE describes XSS in htdocs/entry_chooser.php via the form, element, rdn, or container parameter in phpLDAPadmin through 1.2.3. Public references include an upstream GitHub issue, Ubuntu tracking, and a Debian LTS security update. Authentication requirements, exploit maturity, and patch details are not provided in the bundle.
Likely exposure
Exposure is likely limited to deployments running phpLDAPadmin through 1.2.3 where htdocs/entry_chooser.php is reachable by users or attackers. Internet-facing admin portals carry higher business risk than isolated internal instances.
Exploitation context
The provided sources do not indicate CISA KEV listing or active exploitation. The issue class is XSS, so practical impact depends on who can reach the page, whether authentication is required, and the privileges of the victim browser session.
Researcher notes
Evidence is sparse: no CVSS, CWE, detailed affected CPEs, authentication context, or exploit status is included. Use the CVE record and linked tracker/advisory pages to confirm package-specific fixed versions before closing exposure.
Mitigation direction
- Inventory phpLDAPadmin deployments and confirm whether versions are through 1.2.3.
- Review upstream, Debian, Ubuntu, or vendor guidance for fixed packages.
- Apply applicable distribution security updates where available.
- Restrict phpLDAPadmin access to trusted networks and authenticated administrators.
- Prioritize externally reachable instances before internal-only systems.
Validation and detection
- Check deployed phpLDAPadmin version and package source.
- Confirm whether htdocs/entry_chooser.php is accessible in each deployment.
- Review web access logs for unusual requests using form, element, rdn, or container parameters.
- Verify installed packages include relevant Debian, Ubuntu, or vendor security updates.
- Document any compensating access controls around the admin interface.
Public sources used
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Container behavior lookup
The affected technology mentions containers, so container-specific ATT&CK technique review may help. This is a Glexia inferred lookup path, not an official MITRE, ATT&CK, or CVE Program mapping.
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Open ATT&CK lookup- Severity
- Unknown
- CVSS
- Not scored
- Known Exploited
- No
- Published
CNA and ADP enrichment extracted from CVE v5
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CVSS and timeline data
No CVSS vectors or timeline events were available in the normalized CVE source material.
Source materials
- CVE List V5 sourceCVE List V5
- https://github.com/leenooks/phpLDAPadmin/issues/50CVE reference · x_refsource_MISC
- [debian-lts-announce] 20181031 [SECURITY] [DLA 1561-1] phpldapadmin security updateCVE reference · mailing-list, x_refsource_MLIST
- https://bugs.launchpad.net/ubuntu/+source/phpldapadmin/+bug/1701731CVE reference · x_refsource_MISC
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CWE details
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