Vulnerability identifier: #VU10775

Vulnerability risk: Low

CVSSv3.1: 4.7 [CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:L/UI:N/S:U/C:L/I:N/A:L/E:U/RL:O/RC:C]

CVE-ID: CVE-2017-11428

CWE-ID: CWE-611

Exploitation vector: Network

Exploit availability: No

Vulnerable software:
OneLogin ruby-saml
Client/Desktop applications / Software for system administration

Vendor: Ruby

Description
The vulnerability allows a remote authenticated attacker to perform XXE attack.

The vulnerability exists due to an implementation flaw in the ruby-saml open-source library. A remote attacker can add or modify specially crafted XML data, modify digital signatures of user attribute data and impersonate a user or obtain potentially sensitive information.

Mitigation
Install update from vendor's website.

Vulnerable software versions

OneLogin ruby-saml: 1.7.0

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External links
http://github.com/onelogin/ruby-saml/releases/tag/v1.7.0

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Q & A

Can this vulnerability be exploited remotely?

Yes. This vulnerability can be exploited by a remote authenticated user via the Internet.

Is there known malware, which exploits this vulnerability?

No. We are not aware of malware exploiting this vulnerability.