CVE-2017-11430: Multiple SAML libraries may allow authentication bypass via incorrect XML canonicalization and DOM traversal

Severity: critical (CVSS 9.8 v3.0)
Exploited in the wild: not listed in CISA KEV
EPSS: 2.4% probability of exploitation in the next 30 days
Public exploit or detection template: yes
Published: 2019-04-17 · updated 2026-06-17
Weakness: CWE-287

Description

OmniAuth OmnitAuth-SAML 1.9.0 and earlier may incorrectly utilize the results of XML DOM traversal and canonicalization APIs in such a way that an attacker may be able to manipulate the SAML data without invalidating the cryptographic signature, allowing the attack to potentially bypass authentication to SAML service providers.

Affected products

OmniAuth OmnitAuth-SAML: through 1.9.0

References

https://duo.com/blog/duo-finds-saml-vulnerabilities-affecting-multiple-implementations
https://www.kb.cert.org/vuls/id/475445
https://duo.com/blog/duo-finds-saml-vulnerabilities-affecting-multiple-implementations
https://www.kb.cert.org/vuls/id/475445

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