CVE-2023-40178

@node-saml/node-saml's validatePostRequestAsync does not include checkTimestampsValidityError

Description

Node-SAML is a SAML library not dependent on any frameworks that runs in Node. The lack of checking of current timestamp allows a LogoutRequest XML to be reused multiple times even when the current time is past the NotOnOrAfter. This could impact the user where they would be logged out from an expired LogoutRequest. In bigger contexts, if LogoutRequests are sent out in mass to different SPs, this could impact many users on a large scale. This issue was patched in version 4.0.5.

Categories

5.3
CVSS
Severity: Medium
CVSS 3.1 •
EPSS 0.04%
Vendor Advisory github.com
Affected: node-saml node-saml
Published at:
Updated at:

References

Link Tags
https://github.com/node-saml/node-saml/security/advisories/GHSA-vx8m-6fhw-pccw vendor advisory
https://github.com/node-saml/node-saml/commit/045e3b9c54211fdb95f96edf363679845b195cec patch
https://github.com/node-saml/node-saml/releases/tag/v4.0.5 release notes

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the severity of CVE-2023-40178?
CVE-2023-40178 has been scored as a medium severity vulnerability.
How to fix CVE-2023-40178?
To fix CVE-2023-40178, 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-2023-40178 being actively exploited in the wild?
As for now, there are no information to confirm that CVE-2023-40178 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.
What software or system is affected by CVE-2023-40178?
CVE-2023-40178 affects node-saml node-saml.
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