CVE-2017-11429 HIGH

CVE-2017-11429: Multiple SAML libraries may allow authentication bypass via incorrect XML canonicalization and DOM traversal

Vendor Clever
Product saml2-js
Weakness CWE-287 · Improper authentication
Published April 17, 2019
Last update August 5, 2024
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CVSS base score

7.7/10
Attack vector Network
Attack complexity Low
Privileges required Low
User interaction None
Confidentiality High
Integrity None

CVSS vector

CVSS:3.0/AV:N/AC:L/PR:L/UI:N/S:C/C:H/I:N/A:N

What the vulnerability does

01Description

Clever saml2-js 2.0 and earlier may incorrectly utilize the results of XML DOM traversal and canonicalization APIs in such a way that an attacker may be able to manipulate the SAML data without invalidating the cryptographic signature, allowing the attack to potentially bypass authentication to SAML service providers.

Key dates

02Disclosure timeline

April 17, 2019 CVE published
August 5, 2024 Record updated