#VU10776 XXE attack in OneLogin python-saml - CVE-2017-11427
Published: February 28, 2018 / Updated: February 28, 2018
Vulnerability identifier: #VU10776
Vulnerability risk: Low
CVSSv4.0: CVSS:4.0/AV:N/AC:L/AT:N/PR:L/UI:N/VC:L/VI:N/VA:L/SC:N/SI:N/SA:N/E:U/U:Clear
CVE-ID: CVE-2017-11427
CWE-ID: CWE-611
Exploitation vector: Remote access
Exploit availability:
No public exploit available
Vulnerable software:
OneLogin python-saml
OneLogin python-saml
Software vendor:
Python.org
Python.org
Description
The vulnerability allows a remote authenticated attacker to perform XXE attack.
The vulnerability exists due to an implementation flaw in the python-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.
The vulnerability exists due to an implementation flaw in the python-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.
Remediation
Install update from vendor's website.