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LDAP Injection
Premium roomExploiting Lightweight Directory Access Protocol.
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38 min
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Introduction
, which stands for Lightweight Directory Access Protocol, is a widely used protocol for accessing and maintaining distributed directory information services over an Internet Protocol (IP) network. enables organizations to manage users centrally, as well as groups and other directory information, often used for authentication and authorization purposes in web and internal applications.
Objectives
- Provide a thorough understanding of and its role in directory services.
- Explore the tree structure and its key components.
- Introduce Injection, its impact, and how it can be exploited.
- Equip participants with the knowledge and skills to identify and mitigate Injection vulnerabilities.
Pre-requisites
- A foundational understanding of how directory services work, particularly .
- Basic knowledge of web application security principles and common vulnerabilities.
- Familiarity with the structure and components of , such as Distinguished Names () and attributes.
- Experience with tools and techniques for security testing of web applications, such as or .
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Deploy the target VM attached to this task by pressing the green Start Machine button. We will use the machine's generated IP address later at the end of the room. You can access the VM using your VPN connection or the AttackBox.
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