CVE-2016-6501

JFrog Artifactory before 4.11 allows remote attackers to execute arbitrary code via an LDAP attribute with a crafted serialized Java object, aka LDAP entry…

published December 9, 2016

CVSS
—
EPSS
4%
Percentile
90.2
In the wild
Unconfirmed
What it is

🚨 A sneaky LDAP entry poisoning flaw in JFrog Artifactory (before 4.11) allows remote attackers to execute arbitrary code through a crafted serialized Java object! 🔥 Think of it like a restaurant where a rogue chef sneaks in a dish that looks perfectly fine but is secretly laced with something toxic — one wrong order and the whole kitchen could go up in flames! 🍽️ If exploited, this vulnerability could allow an attacker to execute arbitrary code on the server. This means they could potentially take control of your Artifactory instance, steal data, or disrupt services. The consequences could be absolutely devastating! ⚠️

Put simply

Think of it like a restaurant where a rogue chef sneaks in a dish that looks perfectly fine but is secretly laced with something toxic — one wrong order and the whole kitchen could go up in flames! 🍽️ This vulnerability arises from improper handling of LDAP attributes that can be exploited via serialized Java objects, enabling attackers to manipulate application behavior and execute unauthorized commands.

What to do

If exploited, this vulnerability could allow an attacker to execute arbitrary code on the server. This means they could potentially take control of your Artifactory instance, steal data, or disrupt services. The consequences could be absolutely devastating! ⚠️ To protect yourself, immediately upgrade JFrog Artifactory to version 4.11 or later. Additionally, review your LDAP configurations to ensure no unauthorized entries are present. Don't forget to monitor your application for any unusual activity! 🛡️ You've got this! Follow these steps, and you'll be back to safe and secure operations in no time! 💪✨

The record
Technical detail
CVSS
Not scored
CVSS v4.0
Not supplied
EPSS
0.03900 · 90.2th percentile
Published
2016-12-09T22:00Z
EPSS history
Timeline
  • 09 DEC 22:00Z
    JFrog Artifactory before 4.11 allows remote attackers to execute arbitrary code via an LDAP attribute with a crafted serialized Java object, aka LDAP entry…
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