Simplesamlphp
CVE-2017-12870
MEDIUM
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AV:N/AC:H/PR:N/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:N/A:N
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1DescriptionCVE.org
SimpleSAMLphp 1.14.12 and earlier make it easier for man-in-the-middle attackers to obtain sensitive information by leveraging use of the aesEncrypt and aesDecrypt methods in the SimpleSAML/Utils/Crypto class to protect session identifiers in replies to non-HTTPS service providers.
AnalysisAI
SimpleSAMLphp 1.14.12 and earlier make it easier for man-in-the-middle attackers to obtain sensitive information by leveraging use of the aesEncrypt and aesDecrypt methods in the. Rated medium severity (CVSS 5.9), this vulnerability is remotely exploitable, no authentication required. This Exposure of Sensitive Information vulnerability could allow attackers to access sensitive data that should not be disclosed.
Technical ContextAI
This vulnerability is classified as Exposure of Sensitive Information (CWE-200), which allows attackers to access sensitive data that should not be disclosed. SimpleSAMLphp 1.14.12 and earlier make it easier for man-in-the-middle attackers to obtain sensitive information by leveraging use of the aesEncrypt and aesDecrypt methods in the SimpleSAML/Utils/Crypto class to protect session identifiers in replies to non-HTTPS service providers. Affected products include: Simplesamlphp.
RemediationAI
A vendor patch is available. Apply the latest security update as soon as possible. Minimize information in error messages, implement proper access controls, encrypt sensitive data at rest and in transit.
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