CVE-2016-10127

Description

PySAML2 allows remote attackers to conduct XML external entity (XXE) attacks via a crafted SAML XML request or response.

Category

9.0
CVSS
Severity: Critical
CVSS 3.0 •
CVSS 2.0 •
EPSS 0.78% Top 30%
Third-Party Advisory openwall.com Third-Party Advisory debian.org
Affected: n/a n/a
Published at:
Updated at:

References

Link Tags
https://github.com/rohe/pysaml2/issues/366 issue tracking patch
https://github.com/rohe/pysaml2/pull/379 issue tracking patch
http://www.openwall.com/lists/oss-security/2017/01/19/5 third party advisory mailing list
https://github.com/rohe/pysaml2/commit/6e09a25d9b4b7aa7a506853210a9a14100b8bc9b patch
http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/95376 vdb entry
https://bugs.debian.org/cgi-bin/bugreport.cgi?bug=850716 third party advisory mailing list

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the severity of CVE-2016-10127?
CVE-2016-10127 has been scored as a critical severity vulnerability.
How to fix CVE-2016-10127?
To fix CVE-2016-10127, make sure you are using an up-to-date version of the affected component(s) by checking the vendor release notes. As for now, there are no other specific guidelines available.
Is CVE-2016-10127 being actively exploited in the wild?
As for now, there are no information to confirm that CVE-2016-10127 is being actively exploited. According to its EPSS score, there is a ~1% probability that this vulnerability will be exploited by malicious actors in the next 30 days.
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