CVE-2016-7191

Name: CVE-2016-7191
Creator: NVD / NIST
Published: 2016-09-28T20:59:00.24+00:00
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/zero/1.0/

UnknownEPSS 29.45%

Last modified Jun 17, 2026

CVE-2016-7191 is a vulnerability of currently unknown severity. The Microsoft Azure Active Directory Passport (aka Passport-Azure-AD) library 1.x before 1.4.6 and 2.x before 2.0.1 for Node.js does not recognize the validateIssuer setting, which allows remote attackers to bypass authentication via a crafted token.. EPSS estimates a 29.45% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days.

Description

The Microsoft Azure Active Directory Passport (aka Passport-Azure-AD) library 1.x before 1.4.6 and 2.x before 2.0.1 for Node.js does not recognize the validateIssuer setting, which allows remote attackers to bypass authentication via a crafted token.

Metrics

EPSS Probability

29.45%

97.9th percentile

Probability of exploitation in the next 30 days. Learn more

Weakness Enumeration

CWE-287

Affected Software

Vendor	Product	Versions
Microsoft	Azure Active Directory Passport	1.0.0
Microsoft	Azure Active Directory Passport	1.1.0
Microsoft	Azure Active Directory Passport	1.1.1
Microsoft	Azure Active Directory Passport	1.2.0
Microsoft	Azure Active Directory Passport	1.3.0
Microsoft	Azure Active Directory Passport	1.3.1
Microsoft	Azure Active Directory Passport	1.3.2
Microsoft	Azure Active Directory Passport	1.3.3
Microsoft	Azure Active Directory Passport	1.3.4
Microsoft	Azure Active Directory Passport	1.3.5
Microsoft	Azure Active Directory Passport	1.3.6
Microsoft	Azure Active Directory Passport	1.4.0
Microsoft	Azure Active Directory Passport	1.4.1
Microsoft	Azure Active Directory Passport	1.4.2
Microsoft	Azure Active Directory Passport	1.4.3
Microsoft	Azure Active Directory Passport	1.4.4
Microsoft	Azure Active Directory Passport	1.4.5
Microsoft	Azure Active Directory Passport	2.0.0

References

http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/93213Third Party Advisory
http://www.securitytracker.com/id/1036996
https://github.com/AzureAD/passport-azure-ad/blob/master/SECURITY-NOTICE.MDMitigation, Patch, Vendor Advisory
https://support.microsoft.com/kb/3187742Mitigation, Patch, Vendor Advisory
http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/93213Third Party Advisory
http://www.securitytracker.com/id/1036996
https://github.com/AzureAD/passport-azure-ad/blob/master/SECURITY-NOTICE.MDMitigation, Patch, Vendor Advisory
https://support.microsoft.com/kb/3187742Mitigation, Patch, Vendor Advisory

Timeline

Published: Sep 28, 2016
Last Modified: Jun 17, 2026
Status: Modified

Frequently Asked Questions

What is CVE-2016-7191?

How severe is CVE-2016-7191?

Severity scoring for CVE-2016-7191 is pending analysis. The EPSS model estimates a 29.45% probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

How do I fix CVE-2016-7191?

Check the vendor references and advisories linked above for patched versions and mitigation guidance. You can also run a Strix scan to test if your systems are affected.

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Source: NVD / NIST