SAML AudienceRestriction Bypass in Apache CXF Fediz
CVE-2016-4464

9.8CRITICAL

Key Information:

Vendor
Apache
Status
Cxf Fediz
Vendor
CVE Published:
21 September 2016

Summary

The Apache CXF Fediz application has a vulnerability in its plugin handling. Specifically, it fails to properly match SAML AudienceRestriction values with the configured audience URIs. This lack of validation can enable remote attackers to bypass the intended restrictions, potentially allowing unauthorized access and manipulation through the use of a crafted SAML token containing a trusted signature.

References

http://www.securitytracker.com/id/1036869
vdb-entryx_refsource_SECTRACK
http://cxf.apache.org/security-advisories.data/CVE-2016-4...
x_refsource_CONFIRM
http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/92905
vdb-entryx_refsource_BID

CVSS V3.1

Score:
9.8
Severity:
CRITICAL
Confidentiality:
High
Integrity:
High
Availability:
High
Attack Vector:
Network
Attack Complexity:
Low
Privileges Required:
None
User Interaction:
None
Scope:
Unchanged

Timeline

  • Vulnerability published

  • Vulnerability Reserved

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