CVE-2017-11428 describes a critical vulnerability in OneLogin Ruby-SAML versions 1.6.0 and earlier, where improper handling of XML DOM traversal and canonicalization allows attackers to manipulate SAML data without invalidating cryptographic signatures. This flaw could enable attackers to bypass authentication to SAML service providers. With a CVSS score of 9.8 (Critical), the vulnerability is easily exploitable over the network with no user interaction, leading to complete compromise of confidentiality, integrity, and availability. While there is no known active exploitation or public exploit code (Metasploit, Nuclei, ExploitDB), the vulnerability has garnered significant community discussion and media coverage, indicating high awareness of its potential impact.
| Vendor | Product | Version(s) | CPE |
|---|---|---|---|
<= 1.6.0CPE matchmatch criteria | cpe:2.3:a:onelogin:ruby-saml:*:*:*:*:*:*:*:* | ||
< 1.6.0CPE match | cpe:2.3:a:onelogin:ruby-saml:*:*:*:*:*:*:*:* |
CVSS version used by this source: 3.0
CVSS:3.0/AV:N/AC:L/PR:L/UI:N/S:C/C:H/I:N/A:N
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