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Plain-English summary
CVE-2018-12689 is an LDAP injection issue in phpLDAPadmin 1.2.2 involving the login flow. A successful attack could let an attacker manipulate LDAP queries through login-related input. The sources do not provide CVSS scoring, a vendor fix, or confirmed active exploitation.
Executive priority
Prioritize remediation if phpLDAPadmin 1.2.2 is internet-facing or protects sensitive directory data. Without confirmed active exploitation or CVSS, urgency depends on exposure, but public exploit availability makes unmanaged instances risky.
Technical view
The CVE description identifies LDAP injection through a crafted server_id parameter in cmd.php?cmd=login_form, or crafted username and password values in the login panel. Exploit-DB lists a public exploit reference, but CISA KEV status is false and the bundle provides no patch details.
Likely exposure
Exposure is most likely where phpLDAPadmin 1.2.2 is deployed, especially if the management interface is reachable by untrusted networks. The provided affected-product metadata is incomplete, but the CVE description names phpLDAPadmin 1.2.2 directly.
Exploitation context
A public Exploit-DB reference exists, so defenders should assume exploit knowledge is available. The provided sources do not show active exploitation, ransomware use, or KEV inclusion. Treat internet-exposed login panels as higher concern.
Researcher notes
The source bundle is thin: no CVSS vector, CWE, detailed affected CPEs, or vendor advisory is included. Analysis should stay anchored to phpLDAPadmin 1.2.2 and LDAP injection in the login path. Do not infer additional versions or fixed releases from this bundle.
Mitigation direction
- Identify and remove or isolate phpLDAPadmin 1.2.2 instances.
- Check phpLDAPadmin vendor guidance for supported fixed versions or replacement advice.
- Restrict phpLDAPadmin access to trusted admin networks only.
- Require strong authentication controls before reaching the phpLDAPadmin interface.
- Review LDAP and web logs for suspicious login-form activity.
Validation and detection
- Inventory web assets for phpLDAPadmin deployments and exposed login panels.
- Confirm deployed phpLDAPadmin versions against the named 1.2.2 exposure.
- Review access logs for unusual login_form requests or repeated failed login attempts.
- Check whether phpLDAPadmin is reachable from the public internet.
- Document findings because official affected-product metadata is incomplete.
Public sources used
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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
- 44926CVE reference · exploit, x_refsource_EXPLOIT-DB
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