Which products and versions are affected by CVE-2021-29156?

Affected: Openam (Forgerock). The full list is in the CVE brief.

Is CVE-2021-29156 being exploited in the wild?

It is not listed in any known-exploited vulnerabilities catalog.

Is CVE-2021-29156 in the CISA KEV catalog?

No, it is not currently listed in the CISA Known Exploited Vulnerabilities catalog.

Is there a public exploit for CVE-2021-29156?

Public exploit code is available.

Is there a fix for CVE-2021-29156?

Fixed versions are available, including Openam 13.5.1.

How urgently should CVE-2021-29156 be patched?

Brandefense priority: patch immediately, because it is very likely to be exploited soon.

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CVE-2021-29156

HighPublic exploit

ForgeRock OpenAM before 13.5.1 allows LDAP injection via the Webfinger protocol.

Published Mar 25, 2021 · Updated Nov 21, 2024

Key Facts

Patch immediately

CVE-2021-29156 is a high-severity vulnerability (CVSS 7.5 v3.1) affecting Openam (Forgerock).
It is not listed in any known-exploited vulnerabilities catalog. Public exploit code is available.
EPSS estimates a 77% probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
Fixed versions are available, including Openam 13.5.1.
Brandefense priority: patch immediately, because it is very likely to be exploited soon.

CVSS v3.1

7.5

CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:N/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:N/A:N

EPSS (30-day exploit likelihood)

77%

Higher than 99.5% of all scored CVEs

Exploited in the wild

No known

Not in a known-exploited catalog

Public exploit code

Available

Proof-of-concept or weaponized module

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Description

ForgeRock OpenAM before 13.5.1 allows LDAP injection via the Webfinger protocol. For example, an unauthenticated attacker can perform character-by-character retrieval of password hashes, or retrieve a session token or a private key.

Affected Products

1 affected entries in total

Product	Affected versions	Fixed in
OpenamForgerock	See advisory	13.5.1

Patched Releases

Openam

13.5.1

Timeline

Publicly disclosed
Mar 25, 2021
Last updated
Nov 21, 2024

Weakness Type

CWE-74 Improper Neutralization of Special Elements in Output Used by a Downstream Component ('Injection')

References

FAQ

Common Questions.

ForgeRock OpenAM before 13.5.1 allows LDAP injection via the Webfinger protocol.
Affected: Openam (Forgerock). The full list is in the CVE brief.
It is not listed in any known-exploited vulnerabilities catalog.
No, it is not currently listed in the CISA Known Exploited Vulnerabilities catalog.
Public exploit code is available.
Fixed versions are available, including Openam 13.5.1.
Brandefense priority: patch immediately, because it is very likely to be exploited soon.

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