Vulnerability Description
The (1) BasicParserPool, (2) StaticBasicParserPool, (3) XML Decrypter, and (4) SAML Decrypter in Shibboleth OpenSAML-Java before 2.6.1 set the expandEntityReferences property to true, which allows remote attackers to conduct XML external entity (XXE) attacks via a crafted XML DOCTYPE declaration.
CVSS Score
MEDIUM
Affected Products
| Vendor | Product | Versions |
|---|---|---|
| Internet2 | Opensaml | 2.0 |
| Shibboleth | Opensaml | <= 2.6.0 |
Related Weaknesses (CWE)
References
- http://blog.sendsafely.com/post/69590974866/web-based-single-sign-on-and-the-dan
- http://rhn.redhat.com/errata/RHSA-2014-0170.html
- http://rhn.redhat.com/errata/RHSA-2014-0171.html
- http://rhn.redhat.com/errata/RHSA-2014-0172.html
- http://rhn.redhat.com/errata/RHSA-2014-0195.html
- http://shibboleth.net/community/advisories/secadv_20131213.txt
- https://bugzilla.redhat.com/show_bug.cgi?id=1043332
- https://www.oracle.com/security-alerts/cpujan2022.html
- http://blog.sendsafely.com/post/69590974866/web-based-single-sign-on-and-the-dan
- http://rhn.redhat.com/errata/RHSA-2014-0170.html
- http://rhn.redhat.com/errata/RHSA-2014-0171.html
- http://rhn.redhat.com/errata/RHSA-2014-0172.html
- http://rhn.redhat.com/errata/RHSA-2014-0195.html
- http://shibboleth.net/community/advisories/secadv_20131213.txt
- https://bugzilla.redhat.com/show_bug.cgi?id=1043332
FAQ
What is CVE-2013-6440?
CVE-2013-6440 is a vulnerability with a CVSS score of 5.0 (MEDIUM). The (1) BasicParserPool, (2) StaticBasicParserPool, (3) XML Decrypter, and (4) SAML Decrypter in Shibboleth OpenSAML-Java before 2.6.1 set the expandEntityReferences property to true, which allows rem...
How severe is CVE-2013-6440?
CVE-2013-6440 has been rated MEDIUM with a CVSS base score of 5.0/10. Review the CVSS metrics above for detailed severity breakdown.
Is there a patch for CVE-2013-6440?
Check the references section above for vendor advisories and patch information. Affected products include: Internet2 Opensaml, Shibboleth Opensaml.