CVE-2017-12869

Name: CVE-2017-12869
Creator: NVD / NIST
Published: 2017-09-01T13:29:00.303+00:00
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/zero/1.0/

UnknownEPSS 2.35%

Last modified Jun 17, 2026

CVE-2017-12869 is a vulnerability of currently unknown severity. The multiauth module in SimpleSAMLphp 1.14.13 and earlier allows remote attackers to bypass authentication context restrictions and use an authentication source defined in config/authsources.php via vectors related to improper validation of user input.. EPSS estimates a 2.35% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days.

Description

The multiauth module in SimpleSAMLphp 1.14.13 and earlier allows remote attackers to bypass authentication context restrictions and use an authentication source defined in config/authsources.php via vectors related to improper validation of user input.

Metrics

EPSS Probability

2.35%

81.5th percentile

Probability of exploitation in the next 30 days. Learn more

Weakness Enumeration

CWE-20

Affected Software

Vendor	Product	Versions
Simplesamlphp	Simplesamlphp	<= 1.14.13
Debian	Debian Linux	7.0
Debian	Debian Linux	8.0
Debian	Debian Linux	9.0

References

https://lists.debian.org/debian-lts-announce/2017/12/msg00007.htmlMailing List, Third Party Advisory
https://simplesamlphp.org/security/201704-02Patch, Vendor Advisory
https://www.debian.org/security/2018/dsa-4127Third Party Advisory
https://lists.debian.org/debian-lts-announce/2017/12/msg00007.htmlMailing List, Third Party Advisory
https://simplesamlphp.org/security/201704-02Patch, Vendor Advisory
https://www.debian.org/security/2018/dsa-4127Third Party Advisory

Timeline

Published: Sep 1, 2017
Last Modified: Jun 17, 2026
Status: Modified

Frequently Asked Questions

What is CVE-2017-12869?

How severe is CVE-2017-12869?

Severity scoring for CVE-2017-12869 is pending analysis. The EPSS model estimates a 2.35% probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

How do I fix CVE-2017-12869?

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