CVE-2024-52806

SimpleSAMLphp SAML2 has an XXE in parsing SAML messages

Description

SimpleSAMLphp SAML2 library is a PHP library for SAML2 related functionality. When loading an (untrusted) XML document, for example the SAMLResponse, it's possible to induce an XXE. This vulnerability is fixed in 4.6.14 and 5.0.0-alpha.18.

Category

8.3
CVSS
Severity: High
CVSS 3.1 •
EPSS 0.09%
Affected: simplesamlphp saml2
Published at:
Updated at:

References

Link Tags
https://github.com/simplesamlphp/saml2/security/advisories/GHSA-pxm4-r5ph-q2m2
https://github.com/simplesamlphp/saml2/commit/5fd4ce4596656fb0c1278f15b8305825412e89f7

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the severity of CVE-2024-52806?
CVE-2024-52806 has been scored as a high severity vulnerability.
How to fix CVE-2024-52806?
To fix CVE-2024-52806, 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-2024-52806 being actively exploited in the wild?
As for now, there are no information to confirm that CVE-2024-52806 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-2024-52806?
CVE-2024-52806 affects simplesamlphp saml2.
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