Incorrect access control in Neo4j Enterprise Database Server via LDAP authentication
Due to incorrect access control in Neo4j Enterprise Database Server 3.4.x before 3.4.9, the setting of LDAP for authentication with STARTTLS, and System Account for authorization, allows an attacker to log into the server by sending any valid username with an arbitrary password.
Affected software
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| Platform | Package | Vulnerable versions | Fixed in |
|---|---|---|---|
| Java / Kotlin (Maven) | org.neo4j:neo4j-enterprise | >= 3.4.0, < 3.4.9 | 3.4.9 |
References
- CVSS vector
CVSS:3.0/AV:N/AC:L/PR:N/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H- Weakness (CWE)
CWE-287- Platform
- Java / Kotlin (Maven)
- Package
org.neo4j:neo4j-enterprise- Disclosed
- 17.10.2018
- Updated
- 11.10.2026 11:20
Sources and licenses
OSV / GitHub Advisory Database - GHSA-h5f5-rj4r-42f6 - CC BY 4.0
Vulnerability history: org.neo4j:neo4j-enterprise
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