CVE-2016-5697
CVE-2016-5697 is a high-severity vulnerability in Onelogin Ruby-saml with a CVSS 3.x base score of 7.5. It is not currently listed as actively exploited by CISA, and its EPSS exploit-prediction score is low. The underlying weakness is classified as CWE-91.
Key facts
- Severity: High (CVSS 3.x base score 7.5)
- CVSS v2: 5.0
- EPSS exploit prediction: 1% (65th percentile)
- Actively exploited: Not listed in CISA KEV
- Weakness: CWE-91
- Affected product: Onelogin Ruby-saml
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- Last modified:
Description
Ruby-saml before 1.3.0 allows attackers to perform XML signature wrapping attacks via unspecified vectors.
Frequently asked questions
- What is CVE-2016-5697?
- Ruby-saml before 1.3.0 allows attackers to perform XML signature wrapping attacks via unspecified vectors.
- How severe is CVE-2016-5697?
- CVE-2016-5697 has a CVSS 3.x base score of 7.5, rated high severity. It is exploitable over network with low attack complexity, requires no privileges and no user interaction. Impact on confidentiality is none, integrity high, and availability none.
- Is CVE-2016-5697 being actively exploited?
- It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 1% (65th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
- What products are affected by CVE-2016-5697?
- CVE-2016-5697 affects Onelogin Ruby-saml. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.
- How do I fix CVE-2016-5697?
- Review the linked vendor and NVD advisories for patched versions and mitigations, then upgrade or apply the recommended workaround. Given its high severity, prioritise patching exposed systems.
- When was CVE-2016-5697 published?
- CVE-2016-5697 was published on 2017-01-23 and last updated on 2026-06-17.
References
Affected products (1)
- cpe:2.3:a:onelogin:ruby-saml:*:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
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