How severe is CVE-2023-1656?

CVE-2023-1656 has a CVSS 3.x base score of 7.5, rated high severity. It is exploitable over network with high attack complexity, requires no privileges and user interaction. Impact on confidentiality is high, integrity high, and availability high.

Is CVE-2023-1656 being actively exploited?

It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 0% (27th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

What products are affected by CVE-2023-1656?

CVE-2023-1656 affects Forgerock Ldap Connector. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.

How do I fix CVE-2023-1656?

Review the linked vendor and NVD advisories for patched versions and mitigations, then upgrade or apply the recommended workaround. Given its high severity, prioritise patching exposed systems.

When was CVE-2023-1656 published?

CVE-2023-1656 was published on 2023-03-29 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

CVE-2023-1656

CVE-2023-1656 is a high-severity vulnerability in Forgerock Ldap Connector with a CVSS 3.x base score of 7.5. 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-319.

Key facts

Severity: High (CVSS 3.x base score 7.5)
EPSS exploit prediction: 0% (27th percentile)
Actively exploited: Not listed in CISA KEV
Weakness: CWE-319
Affected product: Forgerock Ldap Connector
Published: 2023-03-29
Last modified: 2026-06-17

Description

Cleartext Transmission of Sensitive Information vulnerability in ForgeRock Inc. OpenIDM and Java Remote Connector Server (RCS) LDAP Connector on Windows, MacOS, Linux allows Remote Services with Stolen Credentials.This issue affects OpenIDM and Java Remote Connector Server (RCS): from 1.5.20.9 through 1.5.20.13.

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2023-1656?: Cleartext Transmission of Sensitive Information vulnerability in ForgeRock Inc. OpenIDM and Java Remote Connector Server (RCS) LDAP Connector on Windows, MacOS, Linux allows Remote Services with Stolen Credentials.This issue affects OpenIDM and Java Remote Connector Server (RCS): from 1.5.20.9 through 1.5.20.13.
How severe is CVE-2023-1656?: CVE-2023-1656 has a CVSS 3.x base score of 7.5, rated high severity. It is exploitable over network with high attack complexity, requires no privileges and user interaction. Impact on confidentiality is high, integrity high, and availability high.
Is CVE-2023-1656 being actively exploited?: It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 0% (27th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
What products are affected by CVE-2023-1656?: CVE-2023-1656 affects Forgerock Ldap Connector. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.
How do I fix CVE-2023-1656?: Review the linked vendor and NVD advisories for patched versions and mitigations, then upgrade or apply the recommended workaround. Given its high severity, prioritise patching exposed systems.
When was CVE-2023-1656 published?: CVE-2023-1656 was published on 2023-03-29 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

References

Affected products (1)

cpe:2.3:a:forgerock:ldap_connector:*:*:*:*:*:*:*:*

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