HIGH · 7.5

CVE-2016-10149

XML External Entity (XXE) vulnerability in PySAML2 4.4.0 and earlier allows remote attackers to read arbitrary files via a crafted SAML XML request or response.

Vulnerability Description

XML External Entity (XXE) vulnerability in PySAML2 4.4.0 and earlier allows remote attackers to read arbitrary files via a crafted SAML XML request or response.

CVSS Score

7.5

HIGH

CVSS:3.0/AV:N/AC:L/PR:N/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:N/A:N
Attack Vector
NETWORK
Attack Complexity
LOW
Privileges Required
NONE
User Interaction
NONE
Scope
UNCHANGED
Confidentiality
HIGH
Integrity
NONE
Availability
NONE

Affected Products

VendorProductVersions
Pysaml2 ProjectPysaml2<= 4.4.0
DebianDebian Linux8.0

Related Weaknesses (CWE)

References

FAQ

What is CVE-2016-10149?

CVE-2016-10149 is a vulnerability with a CVSS score of 7.5 (HIGH). XML External Entity (XXE) vulnerability in PySAML2 4.4.0 and earlier allows remote attackers to read arbitrary files via a crafted SAML XML request or response.

How severe is CVE-2016-10149?

CVE-2016-10149 has been rated HIGH with a CVSS base score of 7.5/10. Review the CVSS metrics above for detailed severity breakdown.

Is there a patch for CVE-2016-10149?

Check the references section above for vendor advisories and patch information. Affected products include: Pysaml2 Project Pysaml2, Debian Debian Linux.