CVE-2016-8750

CVE-2016-8750 is a medium-severity vulnerability in Apache Karaf with a CVSS 3.x base score of 6.5. 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-90.

Key facts

Description

Apache Karaf prior to 4.0.8 used the LDAPLoginModule to authenticate users to a directory via LDAP. However, it did not encoding usernames properly and hence was vulnerable to LDAP injection attacks leading to a denial of service.

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2016-8750?
Apache Karaf prior to 4.0.8 used the LDAPLoginModule to authenticate users to a directory via LDAP. However, it did not encoding usernames properly and hence was vulnerable to LDAP injection attacks leading to a denial of service.
How severe is CVE-2016-8750?
CVE-2016-8750 has a CVSS 3.x base score of 6.5, rated medium severity. It is exploitable over network with low attack complexity, requires low privileges and no user interaction. Impact on confidentiality is none, integrity none, and availability high.
Is CVE-2016-8750 being actively exploited?
It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 5% (92nd percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
What products are affected by CVE-2016-8750?
CVE-2016-8750 affects Apache Karaf. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.
How do I fix CVE-2016-8750?
Review the linked vendor and NVD advisories for patched versions and mitigations, then upgrade or apply the recommended workaround.
When was CVE-2016-8750 published?
CVE-2016-8750 was published on 2018-02-19 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

References

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