CVE-2017-12869

7.5 HIGH
Published: September 01, 2017 Modified: May 13, 2026
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Description

The multiauth module in SimpleSAMLphp 1.14.13 and earlier allows remote attackers to bypass authentication context restrictions and use an authentication source defined in config/authsources.php via vectors related to improper validation of user input.

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CVSS v3.x Details

0.0 Low Medium High Critical 10.0
Vector String
CVSS:3.0/AV:N/AC:L/PR:N/UI:N/S:U/C:N/I:H/A:N

References to Advisories, Solutions, and Tools

Patch Vendor Advisory Exploit Third Party Advisory
https://lists.debian.org/debian-lts-announce/2017/12/msg00007.html
Source: cve@mitre.org
Mailing List Third Party Advisory
https://simplesamlphp.org/security/201704-02
Source: cve@mitre.org
Patch Vendor Advisory
https://www.debian.org/security/2018/dsa-4127
Source: cve@mitre.org
Third Party Advisory
https://lists.debian.org/debian-lts-announce/2017/12/msg00007.html
Source: af854a3a-2127-422b-91ae-364da2661108
Mailing List Third Party Advisory
https://simplesamlphp.org/security/201704-02
Source: af854a3a-2127-422b-91ae-364da2661108
Patch Vendor Advisory
https://www.debian.org/security/2018/dsa-4127
Source: af854a3a-2127-422b-91ae-364da2661108
Third Party Advisory

6 reference(s) from NVD

Quick Stats

CVSS v3 Score
7.5 / 10.0
EPSS (Exploit Probability)
2.3%
82th percentile
Exploitation Status
Not in CISA KEV

Weaknesses (CWE)

CWE-20

Affected Vendors

simplesamlphp debian

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