CVE-2017-1000433

python-pysaml2: Access restriction bypass

Published Jan 2, 2018 CVSS 3.1 · 8.1 High EPSS 2.5% KEV · Not listed
Description
pysaml2 version 4.4.0 and older accept any password when run with python optimizations enabled. This allows attackers to log in as any user without knowing their password.

Remediation

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Advisories

Source ID Title
Debian DLA Debian DLA DLA-1410-1 python-pysaml2 security update
Debian DLA Debian DLA DLA-2577-1 python-pysaml2 security update
EUVD EUVD EUVD-2018-0126 pysaml2 version 4.4.0 and older accept any password when run with python optimizations enabled. This allows attackers to log in as any user without knowing their password.
Github GHSA Github GHSA GHSA-924m-4pmx-c67h pysaml2 Improper Authentication vulnerability
Ubuntu USN Ubuntu USN USN-3520-1 PySAML2 vulnerability
History

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Status
PUBLISHED
Assigner
mitre
Published
Updated
Aug 5, 2024, 10:00 PM
Reserved
Jan 2, 2018, 12:00 AM
Status
Modified
Published
Jan 2, 2018, 11:29 PM
Modified
Jun 17, 2026, 12:59 AM
Severity
Low
Public date
Sep 10, 2017, 12:00 AM