CVE-2017-1000246
CVE-2017-1000246 is a medium-severity vulnerability in Pysaml2 Project Pysaml2 with a CVSS 3.x base score of 5.3. 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-330.
Key facts
- Severity: Medium (CVSS 3.x base score 5.3)
- CVSS v2: 5.0
- EPSS exploit prediction: 1% (55th percentile)
- Actively exploited: Not listed in CISA KEV
- Weakness: CWE-330
- Affected product: Pysaml2 Project Pysaml2
- Published:
- Last modified:
Description
Python package pysaml2 version 4.4.0 and earlier reuses the initialization vector across encryptions in the IDP server, resulting in weak encryption of data.
Frequently asked questions
- What is CVE-2017-1000246?
- Python package pysaml2 version 4.4.0 and earlier reuses the initialization vector across encryptions in the IDP server, resulting in weak encryption of data.
- How severe is CVE-2017-1000246?
- CVE-2017-1000246 has a CVSS 3.x base score of 5.3, rated medium severity. It is exploitable over network with low attack complexity, requires no privileges and no user interaction. Impact on confidentiality is low, integrity none, and availability none.
- Is CVE-2017-1000246 being actively exploited?
- It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 1% (55th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
- What products are affected by CVE-2017-1000246?
- CVE-2017-1000246 affects Pysaml2 Project Pysaml2. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.
- How do I fix CVE-2017-1000246?
- Review the linked vendor and NVD advisories for patched versions and mitigations, then upgrade or apply the recommended workaround.
- When was CVE-2017-1000246 published?
- CVE-2017-1000246 was published on 2017-11-17 and last updated on 2026-06-17.
References
Affected products (1)
- cpe:2.3:a:pysaml2_project:pysaml2:*:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
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