Security readout for executives and security teams
Plain-English summary
LDAP Account Manager before 8.0 can be tricked by an unauthenticated attacker into creating unexpected objects. If an available class runs code during object creation, this can become remote code execution. The vendor fixed the issue in LAM 8.0.
Executive priority
Treat this as urgent for any exposed LAM instance because successful exploitation could compromise LDAP administration and downstream identity data. Prioritize patching before routine maintenance windows when LAM is reachable beyond trusted administrators.
Technical view
The flaw is arbitrary object instantiation in LAM before 8.0. In some cases, an attacker can inject the first constructor argument. Code execution is possible when a non-LAM class with dangerous constructor behavior is instantiated.
Likely exposure
Exposure is limited to organizations running LDAP Account Manager versions earlier than 8.0, especially internet-reachable or broadly accessible administrative portals. Debian-packaged deployments may also be affected if not updated per DSA-5177.
Exploitation context
The CVE is not listed as KEV in the provided bundle, so confirmed active exploitation is not established here. Public technical analysis exists, and the CVSS score is 9.0, but attack complexity is rated high.
Researcher notes
The key condition is whether reachable code paths allow attacker-controlled object instantiation and whether installed classes have constructors with dangerous side effects. The provided sources confirm the bug class and fix, but do not establish active exploitation.
Mitigation direction
- Upgrade LDAP Account Manager to version 8.0 or later.
- Apply Debian security updates from DSA-5177 where Debian packages are used.
- Restrict LAM access to trusted administrative networks until patched.
- Review the GitHub advisory and vendor commit for authoritative fix context.
Validation and detection
- Inventory all LDAP Account Manager deployments and exposed admin portals.
- Verify installed LAM versions are 8.0 or later.
- Confirm Debian systems include the DSA-5177 security update where applicable.
- Review LAM access logs for unexpected unauthenticated activity.
Public sources used
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- Critical
- CVSS
- 9 (3.0)
- Known Exploited
- No
- Published
Vector: CVSS:3.0/AV:N/AC:H/PR:N/UI:N/S:C/C:H/I:H/A:H
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CVSS vector scores
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CVSS:3.0/AV:N/AC:H/PR:N/UI:N/S:C/C:H/I:H/A:H2.26Primary CVE scoreVulnerability scoring details
Base CVSS 3.0 score
9CriticalVector: CVSS:3.0/AV:N/AC:H/PR:N/UI:N/S:C/C:H/I:H/A:H
Source materials
- CVE List V5 sourceCVE List V5
- https://github.com/LDAPAccountManager/lam/commit/f1d5d04952f39a1b4ea203d3964fa88e1429dfd4CVE reference · x_refsource_MISC
- https://github.com/LDAPAccountManager/lam/security/advisories/GHSA-r387-grjx-qgvwCVE reference · x_refsource_CONFIRM
- DSA-5177CVE reference · vendor-advisory, x_refsource_DEBIAN
- https://swarm.ptsecurity.com/exploiting-arbitrary-object-instantiations/CVE reference · x_refsource_MISC
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CWE details
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Improper Neutralization of Argument Delimiters in a Command ('Argument Injection')
Improper Neutralization of Argument Delimiters in a Command ('Argument Injection') represents a recurring weakness pattern that can create exploitable paths when design, validation, or implementation controls are missing.