CVE-2022-0143: forgerock ldap_connector Improper Access Control
CVSS: 9.8v3.1CriticalModified
Published 19-09-2022Last modified 29-05-2025
Vulnerability summary
CVE-2022-0143 is a critical (CVSS 9.8) Improper Access Control vulnerability in forgerock ldap_connector. EPSS estimates a 0.66% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days, higher than 50.4% of scored vulnerabilities.
CVSS score
9.8/10
010
Critical · v3.1 (NVD)EPSS score
0.66%
0%100%
Low · +0.01 pp in 30 daysKEVNot listedIn no KEV catalog
RansomwareNone recordedNo known use recorded
Public exploits0No public exploits recorded
Timeline
- 19-09-2022PublishedVulnerability first disclosed.
- 29-05-2025Last modifiedVulnerability information updated.
Description
When the LDAP connector is started with StartTLS configured, unauthenticated access is granted. This issue affects: all versions of the LDAP connector prior to 1.5.20.9. The LDAP connector is bundled with Identity Management (IDM) and Remote Connector Server (RCS)
CVSS metrics
2 scores · 2 sources · 1 versionCritical 9.8Preferred score · NVD (NIST)
CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:N/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:HSources2 sources · 9.3–9.8
- CVE.orgCNA9.3CriticalCVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:N/UI:R/S:C/C:H/I:H/A:NDiffers
EPSS trend
Probability
0.66%
Chance of exploitation in the next 30 days
Percentile
50%
Versus all other CVEs
30-day change
+0.01 pp
From 0.64% on 20-09-2026
20-09-202620-10-2026
EPSS score0.66%
Known exploited
Compare KEV catalogsNot in any of the 3 tracked catalogs.
Public exploits
0 foundNo public exploits indexed.
Weaknesses
CWE · root cause- CWE-284Improper Access ControlThe product does not restrict or incorrectly restricts access to a resource from an unauthorized actor.
- CWE-863Incorrect AuthorizationThe product performs an authorization check when an actor attempts to access a resource or perform an action, but it does not correctly perform the check.
Affected systems
Forgerock1 product
- ldap_connector≥ unspecified, < 1.5.20.9 | < 1.5.20.9
1 vendor · 1 product