CVE-2016-7191
UnknownEPSS 29.45%
Last modified
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
Weakness Enumeration
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
- 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
- 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
- Last Modified
- Status
- Modified
Frequently Asked Questions
What is CVE-2016-7191?
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.
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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