CVE-2019-1006

CVE-2019-1006 is a high-severity vulnerability in Microsoft .net Framework 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-295.

Key facts

Description

An authentication bypass vulnerability exists in Windows Communication Foundation (WCF) and Windows Identity Foundation (WIF), allowing signing of SAML tokens with arbitrary symmetric keys, aka 'WCF/WIF SAML Token Authentication Bypass Vulnerability'.

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2019-1006?
An authentication bypass vulnerability exists in Windows Communication Foundation (WCF) and Windows Identity Foundation (WIF), allowing signing of SAML tokens with arbitrary symmetric keys, aka 'WCF/WIF SAML Token Authentication Bypass Vulnerability'.
How severe is CVE-2019-1006?
CVE-2019-1006 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-2019-1006 being actively exploited?
It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 6% (92nd percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
What products are affected by CVE-2019-1006?
CVE-2019-1006 primarily affects Microsoft .net Framework. In total, 37 product configurations (CPEs) are listed as vulnerable; see the affected-products list for the exact versions.
How do I fix CVE-2019-1006?
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-2019-1006 published?
CVE-2019-1006 was published on 2019-07-15 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

References

Affected products (37)

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