SB2022102818 - Insecure storage of AD/LDAP credentials in Bitrix



SB2022102818 - Insecure storage of AD/LDAP credentials in Bitrix

Published: October 28, 2022 Updated: August 22, 2023

Security Bulletin ID SB2022102818
Severity
Low
Patch available
YES
Number of vulnerabilities 1
Exploitation vector Remote access
Highest impact Information disclosure

Breakdown by Severity

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Description

This security bulletin contains information about 1 security vulnerability.


1) Cleartext storage of sensitive information (CVE-ID: CVE-2022-43959)

The vulnerability allows a local user to gain access to sensitive information.

The vulnerability exists due to application stores AD/LDAP server settings along with credentials in /bitrix/admin/ldap_server_edit.php. A local user to remote privileges user can view the file contents and gain access to sensitive information.


Remediation

Install update from vendor's website.