Security readout for executives and security teams
Plain-English summary
This flaw can let an unauthenticated internet user bypass intended Apache access controls protecting LemonLDAP::NG SOAP/REST endpoints. If the affected setup is exposed, it may undermine the identity and access-management layer itself, creating a high business-impact path to data exposure, unauthorized changes, or service disruption.
Executive priority
Prioritize remediation for any internet-facing LemonLDAP::NG deployment because this affects access-control enforcement around identity infrastructure. Systems below 2.0.7 should be reviewed immediately, especially where SOAP/REST endpoints are exposed.
Technical view
LemonLDAP::NG before 2.0.7 had a default Apache HTTP Server configuration weakness. Under some setup options, URL path manipulation could bypass a Require directive intended to restrict SOAP/REST endpoints. The CVSS 3.1 score is 9.8 because exploitation is network reachable, low complexity, unauthenticated, and high impact.
Likely exposure
Exposure is most likely where LemonLDAP::NG versions before 2.0.7 are deployed behind the default Apache configuration and SOAP/REST endpoints are reachable. The source bundle does not provide precise CPEs or a complete affected-version matrix beyond before 2.0.7.
Exploitation context
The CVSS vector indicates unauthenticated remote exploitation with low complexity and no user interaction. The provided sources do not show CISA KEV listing or confirmed active exploitation. Treat internet-facing identity infrastructure as urgent even without public exploitation evidence.
Researcher notes
Key unknowns are the exact affected setup options and whether local Apache customizations already prevent exposure. The source bundle identifies the vulnerable condition and fixed release boundary, but does not provide a complete product matrix, exploit-in-the-wild evidence, or detailed hardening steps.
Mitigation direction
- Upgrade LemonLDAP::NG to 2.0.7 or later where applicable.
- Review OW2 LemonLDAP::NG guidance for exact fixed configuration details.
- Audit Apache rules protecting SOAP and REST endpoints.
- Restrict external access to management or service endpoints where possible.
- Monitor logs for unusual access to protected LemonLDAP::NG endpoints.
Validation and detection
- Inventory all LemonLDAP::NG deployments and record versions.
- Identify deployments using Apache HTTP Server front-end configuration.
- Confirm whether SOAP or REST endpoints are reachable externally.
- Review Apache Require rules for protected LemonLDAP::NG paths.
- Perform authorized, non-destructive access-control testing after remediation.
- Check historical logs for suspicious protected-endpoint access.
Public sources used
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Open ATT&CK lookup- Severity
- Critical
- CVSS
- 9.8 (3.1)
- Known Exploited
- No
- Published
Vector: CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:N/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H
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CVSS vector scores
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CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:N/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H3.95.9Primary CVE scoreVulnerability scoring details
Base CVSS 3.1 score
9.8CriticalVector: CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:N/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H
Source materials
- CVE List V5 sourceCVE List V5
- https://gitlab.ow2.org/lemonldap-ng/lemonldap-ng/issues/1943CVE reference
- https://projects.ow2.org/view/lemonldap-ng/lemonldap-ng-2-0-7-is-outCVE reference
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