Description: LDAP injection is a type of attack that exploits vulnerabilities in applications that use LDAP (Lightweight Directory Access Protocol) for authentication and directory services. This type of attack allows an attacker to manipulate LDAP queries, which can result in unauthorized disclosure of sensitive information, modification of data, or even execution of unwanted commands on the server. Web applications that do not properly validate user inputs are particularly vulnerable to this type of attack. LDAP injection can be used to bypass authentication mechanisms, access data that should be restricted, or even compromise the integrity of the LDAP database. The nature of LDAP, which is commonly used to manage identities and access in various environments, makes LDAP injection a significant threat to information security. Detecting and preventing such vulnerabilities is essential to protect systems that rely on LDAP for their daily operations.
