GHSA-WJMP-WPHQ-JVQF

Vulnerability from github – Published: 2025-05-06 21:18 – Updated: 2025-05-06 21:43
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Summary
Passport-wsfed-saml2 allows SAML Authentication Bypass via Signature Wrapping
Details

Overview

This vulnerability allows an attacker to impersonate any user during SAML authentication by crafting a SAMLResponse. This can be done by using a valid SAML object that was signed by the configured IdP.

Am I Affected?

You are affected by this SAML Signature Wrapping vulnerability if you are using passport-wsfed-saml2 version 4.6.3 or below, specifically under the following conditions: 1. The service provider is using passport-wsfed-saml2, 2. A valid SAML document signed by the Identity Provider can be obtained.

Fix

Upgrade to v4.6.4 or greater.

Severity ?
9.3 (Critical)
CVSS:4.0/AV:N/AC:L/AT:N/PR:N/UI:N/VC:H/VI:H/VA:N/SC:N/SI:N/SA:N
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        "last_known_affected_version_range": "\u003c= 4.6.3"
      },
      "package": {
        "ecosystem": "npm",
        "name": "passport-wsfed-saml2"
      },
      "ranges": [
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          "events": [
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              "introduced": "3.0.5"
            },
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            }
          ],
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        }
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  ],
  "aliases": [
    "CVE-2025-46572"
  ],
  "database_specific": {
    "cwe_ids": [
      "CWE-287",
      "CWE-347"
    ],
    "github_reviewed": true,
    "github_reviewed_at": "2025-05-06T21:18:43Z",
    "nvd_published_at": "2025-05-06T21:16:20Z",
    "severity": "CRITICAL"
  },
  "details": "### Overview\nThis vulnerability allows an attacker to impersonate any user during SAML authentication by crafting a SAMLResponse. This can be done by using a valid SAML object that was signed by the configured IdP.\n\n### Am I Affected?\nYou are affected by this SAML Signature Wrapping vulnerability if you are using `passport-wsfed-saml2` version 4.6.3 or below, specifically under the following conditions:\n1. The service provider is using `passport-wsfed-saml2`,\n2. A valid SAML document signed by the Identity Provider can be obtained.\n\n### Fix\nUpgrade to v4.6.4 or greater.",
  "id": "GHSA-wjmp-wphq-jvqf",
  "modified": "2025-05-06T21:43:47Z",
  "published": "2025-05-06T21:18:43Z",
  "references": [
    {
      "type": "WEB",
      "url": "https://github.com/auth0/passport-wsfed-saml2/security/advisories/GHSA-wjmp-wphq-jvqf"
    },
    {
      "type": "ADVISORY",
      "url": "https://nvd.nist.gov/vuln/detail/CVE-2025-46572"
    },
    {
      "type": "WEB",
      "url": "https://github.com/auth0/passport-wsfed-saml2/commit/e5cf3cc2a53748207f7a81bfba9195c8efa94181"
    },
    {
      "type": "PACKAGE",
      "url": "https://github.com/auth0/passport-wsfed-saml2"
    }
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  "schema_version": "1.4.0",
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      "score": "CVSS:4.0/AV:N/AC:L/AT:N/PR:N/UI:N/VC:H/VI:H/VA:N/SC:N/SI:N/SA:N",
      "type": "CVSS_V4"
    }
  ],
  "summary": "Passport-wsfed-saml2 allows SAML Authentication Bypass via Signature Wrapping"
}


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