CVE-2018-1000165

Description

LightSAML version prior to 1.3.5 contains a Incorrect Access Control vulnerability in signature validation in readers in src/LightSaml/Model/XmlDSig/ that can result in impersonation of any user from Identity Provider. This vulnerability appears to have been fixed in 1.3.5 and later.

Category

7.5
CVSS
Severity: High
CVSS 3.0 •
CVSS 2.0 •
EPSS 0.20%
Third-Party Advisory github.com Third-Party Advisory github.com
Affected: n/a n/a
Published at:
Updated at:

References

Link Tags
https://github.com/lightSAML/lightSAML/commit/47cef07bb09779df15620799f3763d1b8d32307a third party advisory patch
https://github.com/lightSAML/lightSAML/releases/tag/1.3.5 third party advisory

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the severity of CVE-2018-1000165?
CVE-2018-1000165 has been scored as a high severity vulnerability.
How to fix CVE-2018-1000165?
To fix CVE-2018-1000165, 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-2018-1000165 being actively exploited in the wild?
As for now, there are no information to confirm that CVE-2018-1000165 is being actively exploited. According to its EPSS score, there is a ~0% probability that this vulnerability will be exploited by malicious actors in the next 30 days.
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