389 Directory Server
CVE-2014-0132
MEDIUM
Vulnerability Assessment
| Weakness |
CWE
OWASP Top 10:2025
A07:2025 - Authentication Failures
ASVS 5.0
V6 - Authentication Authentication mechanism validation
MITRE ATT&CK
2 techniques across 2 tactics: Defense Evasion, Initial Access The technique list with ATT&CK links and the kill-chain view is part of the Basic plan and up. |
| Impact | CVSS score of 6.5 (MEDIUM). Attack characteristics: network attack vector, low complexity. Public proof-of-concept exploit code is available. EPSS exploitation probability: 0.57%. |
| Exploit ScenarioDerived | A remote attacker could bypass authentication mechanisms to gain unauthorized access by sending crafted requests to the affected application. |
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The SASL authentication functionality in 389 Directory Server before 1.2.11.26 allows remote authenticated users to connect as an arbitrary user and gain privileges via the authzid parameter in a. Rated medium severity (CVSS 6.5), this vulnerability is remotely exploitable, low attack complexity. Public exploit code available.
RemediationAI
A vendor patch is available. Apply the latest security update as soon as possible. Implement multi-factor authentication, enforce strong password policies, use proven authentication frameworks.
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This vulnerability is classified as Improper Authentication (CWE-287), which allows attackers to bypass authentication mechanisms to gain unauthorized access. The SASL authentication functionality in 389 Directory Server before 1.2.11.26 allows remote authenticated users to connect as an arbitrary user and gain privileges via the authzid parameter in a SASL/GSSAPI bind. Affected products include: Fedoraproject 389 Directory Server. Version information: before 1.2.11.26.
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CVSS VectorNVD
DescriptionCVE.org
The SASL authentication functionality in 389 Directory Server before 1.2.11.26 allows remote authenticated users to connect as an arbitrary user and gain privileges via the authzid parameter in a SASL/GSSAPI bind.
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Attack Technique
Authentication bypass attacks exploit flaws in the verification mechanisms that control access to systems and applications.
Affected Products (CPE)CVE.org
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