CWE-90: Improper Neutralization of Special Elements used in an LDAP Query ('LDAP Injection')

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The product constructs all or part of an LDAP query using externally-influenced input from an upstream component, but it does not neutralize or incorrectly neutralizes special elements that could modify the intended LDAP query when it is sent to a downstream component.

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