CVE-2011-1025

CVE-2011-1025 is a medium-severity vulnerability in Openldap with a CVSS 2.0 base score of 6.8. It is not currently listed as actively exploited by CISA, and its EPSS exploit-prediction score is low. The underlying weakness is classified as CWE-287.

Key facts

Description

bind.cpp in back-ndb in OpenLDAP 2.4.x before 2.4.24 does not require authentication for the root Distinguished Name (DN), which allows remote attackers to bypass intended access restrictions via an arbitrary password.

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2011-1025?
bind.cpp in back-ndb in OpenLDAP 2.4.x before 2.4.24 does not require authentication for the root Distinguished Name (DN), which allows remote attackers to bypass intended access restrictions via an arbitrary password.
How severe is CVE-2011-1025?
CVE-2011-1025 has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 6.8, rated medium severity.
Is CVE-2011-1025 being actively exploited?
It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 4% (90th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
What products are affected by CVE-2011-1025?
CVE-2011-1025 primarily affects Openldap. In total, 18 product configurations (CPEs) are listed as vulnerable; see the affected-products list for the exact versions.
How do I fix CVE-2011-1025?
Review the linked vendor and NVD advisories for patched versions and mitigations, then upgrade or apply the recommended workaround.
When was CVE-2011-1025 published?
CVE-2011-1025 was published on 2011-03-20 and last updated on 2026-06-16.

References

Affected products (18)

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