Vulnerability Description
The Microsoft Azure Active Directory Passport (aka Passport-Azure-AD) library 1.x before 1.4.6 and 2.x before 2.0.1 for Node.js does not recognize the validateIssuer setting, which allows remote attackers to bypass authentication via a crafted token.
CVSS Score
HIGH
Affected Products
| Vendor | Product | Versions |
|---|---|---|
| Microsoft | Azure Active Directory Passport | 1.0.0 |
Related Weaknesses (CWE)
References
- http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/93213Third Party Advisory
- http://www.securitytracker.com/id/1036996
- https://github.com/AzureAD/passport-azure-ad/blob/master/SECURITY-NOTICE.MDMitigationPatchVendor Advisory
- https://support.microsoft.com/kb/3187742MitigationPatchVendor Advisory
- http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/93213Third Party Advisory
- http://www.securitytracker.com/id/1036996
- https://github.com/AzureAD/passport-azure-ad/blob/master/SECURITY-NOTICE.MDMitigationPatchVendor Advisory
- https://support.microsoft.com/kb/3187742MitigationPatchVendor Advisory
FAQ
What is CVE-2016-7191?
CVE-2016-7191 is a vulnerability with a CVSS score of 8.1 (HIGH). The Microsoft Azure Active Directory Passport (aka Passport-Azure-AD) library 1.x before 1.4.6 and 2.x before 2.0.1 for Node.js does not recognize the validateIssuer setting, which allows remote attac...
How severe is CVE-2016-7191?
CVE-2016-7191 has been rated HIGH with a CVSS base score of 8.1/10. Review the CVSS metrics above for detailed severity breakdown.
Is there a patch for CVE-2016-7191?
Check the references section above for vendor advisories and patch information. Affected products include: Microsoft Azure Active Directory Passport.