CVE-2017-11427 - CVE House
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Status published High CVE-2017-11427

Multiple SAML libraries may allow authentication bypass via incorrect XML canonicalization and DOM traversal

Vulnerability Description

OneLogin PythonSAML 2.3.0 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.

Impact Analysis

Refer to official advisory for detailed impact metrics.

Remediation

Ensure systems are updated to the latest vendor-supplied patch levels.

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Credits & Attribution

The following person or organization is credited with identifying this vulnerability, as recorded in the NVD database:

  • Kelby Ludwig of Duo Security

Affected Vendor

Affected Software

PythonSAML
Vulnerable Versions:
unspecified

Timeline

Official Publish: April 17th, 2019
Last Modified: August 5th, 2024
Added to House: July 20th, 2026

CVSS Vectors

V3: CVSS:3.0/AV:N/AC:L/PR:L/UI:N/S:C/C:H/I:N/A:N

Weaknesses (CWE)