CVE-2022-0143: ForgeRock LDAP Connector · Improper Access Control
Affects ForgeRock LDAP ConnectorSource CVE Database V5
Not known to be exploited · CVSS 9.3 Critical : upgrade to 1.5.20.9 as a priority.
Data as of 26 Oct 2026, 17:16 UTC
- EPSS
- 0.6% chance of exploitation in 30 days – higher than 51% of CVEsExploit Prediction Scoring System: the likelihood attackers will use this flaw soon.
- Patch
- Available – fixed in 1.5.20.9
CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:N/UI:R/S:C/C:H/I:H/A:NExploitation evidence
Disclosed: evidence found.
CVE published 19 Sep 2022
Detectable: no evidence on record.
No public nuclei template indexed
Weaponised: no evidence on record.
No public exploit code indexed in Metasploit or Exploit-DB
Exploited in the wildExploited: no evidence on record.
Not in CISA KEV and no source reports exploitation
Observed by OffSeq MirageSeen by Mirage: no evidence on record.
No attack traffic recorded by OffSeq Mirage sensors
A missing step is not evidence of safety. Sources: cve.org (opens in a new tab), the Metasploit, Exploit-DB and nuclei-templates index as of 26 Oct 2026.
What to do
Upgrade org.forgerock/ldap-connector to 1.5.20.9.
Affected software
| Product | Affected | Fixed in |
|---|---|---|
Mavenorg.forgerock/ldap-connectorpkg:maven/org.forgerock/ldap-connectorOther threats | Affected
| Fixed in
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AI-suggested
European organizations using ForgeRock IDM or RCS should immediately verify their LDAP connector versions and upgrade to version 1.5.20.9 or later where this vulnerability is fixed. If upgrading is not immediately feasible, organizations should consider disabling StartTLS on the LDAP connector until a patch is applied, or restrict network access to the LDAP connector to trusted internal networks only. Implement strict network segmentation and firewall rules to limit exposure of LDAP services. Additionally, monitoring and logging LDAP connector access attempts should be enhanced to detect any anomalous unauthenticated access patterns. Organizations should also review and tighten IAM policies and conduct thorough audits of identity data access. Finally, coordinate with ForgeRock support for any additional recommended mitigations or patches and stay alert for any emerging exploit reports.
Description
When the LDAP connector is started with StartTLS configured, unauthenticated access is granted. This issue affects: all versions of the LDAP connector prior to 1.5.20.9. The LDAP connector is bundled with Identity Management (IDM) and Remote Connector Server (RCS)