CVE-2014-2296 describes an XML External Entity (XXE) vulnerability in Jasig CAS server versions prior to 3.4.12.1 and 3.5.2.1, specifically within the SamlUtils.java component when Google Accounts Integration is enabled. This flaw allows remote, unauthenticated attackers to bypass authentication by submitting crafted XML data. With a CVSS score of 8.8 (High), the vulnerability presents a significant risk, enabling potential compromise of confidentiality, integrity, and availability. There is currently no evidence of active exploitation, public exploit code (Metasploit, Nuclei, ExploitDB), or significant community discussion surrounding this CVE.
| Vendor | Product | Version(s) | CPE |
|---|---|---|---|
< 3.4.12.1CPE matchmatch criteria | cpe:2.3:a:apereo:cas_server:*:*:*:*:*:*:*:* | ||
>= 3.5, < 3.5.2.1CPE matchmatch criteria | cpe:2.3:a:apereo:cas_server:*:*:*:*:*:*:*:* |
CVSS version used by this source: 3.0
CVSS:3.0/AV:N/AC:L/PR:N/UI:R/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H
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