CVE-2017-12874
CVE-2017-12874 is a high-severity vulnerability in Simplesamlphp Infocard Module 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-20.
Key facts
- Severity: High (CVSS 3.x base score 7.5)
- CVSS v2: 5.0
- EPSS exploit prediction: 1% (66th percentile)
- Actively exploited: Not listed in CISA KEV
- Weakness: CWE-20
- Affected product: Simplesamlphp Infocard Module
- Published:
- Last modified:
Description
The InfoCard module 1.0 for SimpleSAMLphp allows attackers to spoof XML messages by leveraging an incorrect check of return values in signature validation utilities.
Frequently asked questions
- What is CVE-2017-12874?
- The InfoCard module 1.0 for SimpleSAMLphp allows attackers to spoof XML messages by leveraging an incorrect check of return values in signature validation utilities.
- How severe is CVE-2017-12874?
- CVE-2017-12874 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-2017-12874 being actively exploited?
- It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 1% (66th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
- What products are affected by CVE-2017-12874?
- CVE-2017-12874 primarily affects Simplesamlphp Infocard Module. In total, 4 product configurations (CPEs) are listed as vulnerable; see the affected-products list for the exact versions.
- How do I fix CVE-2017-12874?
- 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-2017-12874 published?
- CVE-2017-12874 was published on 2017-09-01 and last updated on 2026-06-17.
References
- https://lists.debian.org/debian-lts-announce/2017/12/msg00007.html
- https://simplesamlphp.org/security/201612-03
- https://www.debian.org/security/2018/dsa-4127
Affected products (4)
- cpe:2.3:a:simplesamlphp:infocard_module:1.0:*:*:*:*:simplesamlphp:*:*
- cpe:2.3:o:debian:debian_linux:7.0:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
- cpe:2.3:o:debian:debian_linux:8.0:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
- cpe:2.3:o:debian:debian_linux:9.0:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
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