Vulnerability Description
The SAML Web SSO module in Apache CXF before 2.7.18, 3.0.x before 3.0.7, and 3.1.x before 3.1.3 allows remote authenticated users to bypass authentication via a crafted SAML response with a valid signed assertion, related to a "wrapping attack."
CVSS Score
MEDIUM
Affected Products
| Vendor | Product | Versions |
|---|---|---|
| Apache | Cxf | < 2.7.18 |
Related Weaknesses (CWE)
References
- http://cxf.apache.org/security-advisories.data/CVE-2015-5253.txt.ascVendor Advisory
- http://rhn.redhat.com/errata/RHSA-2016-0321.htmlThird Party Advisory
- http://www.openwall.com/lists/oss-security/2015/11/14/1Mailing ListThird Party Advisory
- http://www.securitytracker.com/id/1034162Third Party AdvisoryVDB Entry
- https://git-wip-us.apache.org/repos/asf?p=cxf.git%3Ba=commitdiff%3Bh=845eccb6484
- https://lists.apache.org/thread.html/r36e44ffc1a9b365327df62cdfaabe85b9a5637de10
- https://lists.apache.org/thread.html/rc774278135816e7afc943dc9fc78eb0764f2c84a2b
- https://lists.apache.org/thread.html/rd49aabd984ed540c8ff7916d4d79405f3fa311d2fd
- https://lists.apache.org/thread.html/rec7160382badd3ef4ad017a22f64a266c7188b9ba7
- https://lists.apache.org/thread.html/rfb87e0bf3995e7d560afeed750fac9329ff5f1ad49
- https://lists.apache.org/thread.html/rff42cfa5e7d75b7c1af0e37589140a8f1999e578a7
- http://cxf.apache.org/security-advisories.data/CVE-2015-5253.txt.ascVendor Advisory
- http://rhn.redhat.com/errata/RHSA-2016-0321.htmlThird Party Advisory
- http://www.openwall.com/lists/oss-security/2015/11/14/1Mailing ListThird Party Advisory
- http://www.securitytracker.com/id/1034162Third Party AdvisoryVDB Entry
FAQ
What is CVE-2015-5253?
CVE-2015-5253 is a vulnerability with a CVSS score of 4.0 (MEDIUM). The SAML Web SSO module in Apache CXF before 2.7.18, 3.0.x before 3.0.7, and 3.1.x before 3.1.3 allows remote authenticated users to bypass authentication via a crafted SAML response with a valid sign...
How severe is CVE-2015-5253?
CVE-2015-5253 has been rated MEDIUM with a CVSS base score of 4.0/10. Review the CVSS metrics above for detailed severity breakdown.
Is there a patch for CVE-2015-5253?
Check the references section above for vendor advisories and patch information. Affected products include: Apache Cxf.