CVE-2017-12873

Name: CVE-2017-12873
Creator: NVD / NIST
Published: 2017-09-01T21:29:00.593+00:00
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/zero/1.0/

UnknownEPSS 1.66%

Last modified Jun 17, 2026

CVE-2017-12873 is a vulnerability of currently unknown severity. SimpleSAMLphp 1.7.0 through 1.14.10 might allow attackers to obtain sensitive information, gain unauthorized access, or have unspecified other impacts by leveraging incorrect persistent NameID generation when an Identity Provider (IdP) is misconfigured.. EPSS estimates a 1.66% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days.

Description

SimpleSAMLphp 1.7.0 through 1.14.10 might allow attackers to obtain sensitive information, gain unauthorized access, or have unspecified other impacts by leveraging incorrect persistent NameID generation when an Identity Provider (IdP) is misconfigured.

Metrics

EPSS Probability

1.66%

73.6th percentile

Probability of exploitation in the next 30 days. Learn more

Weakness Enumeration

CWE-384

Affected Software

Vendor	Product	Versions
Simplesamlphp	Simplesamlphp	>= 1.7.0, <= 1.14.10
Debian	Debian Linux	7.0
Debian	Debian Linux	8.0
Debian	Debian Linux	9.0

References

https://github.com/simplesamlphp/simplesamlphp/commit/90dca835158495b173808273e7df127303b8b953Issue Tracking, Patch, Third Party Advisory
https://lists.debian.org/debian-lts-announce/2017/12/msg00007.htmlMailing List, Third Party Advisory
https://simplesamlphp.org/security/201612-04Patch, Vendor Advisory
https://www.debian.org/security/2018/dsa-4127Third Party Advisory
https://github.com/simplesamlphp/simplesamlphp/commit/90dca835158495b173808273e7df127303b8b953Issue Tracking, Patch, Third Party Advisory
https://lists.debian.org/debian-lts-announce/2017/12/msg00007.htmlMailing List, Third Party Advisory
https://simplesamlphp.org/security/201612-04Patch, 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-2017-12873?

How severe is CVE-2017-12873?

Severity scoring for CVE-2017-12873 is pending analysis. The EPSS model estimates a 1.66% probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

How do I fix CVE-2017-12873?

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.

Are you affected by CVE-2017-12873?

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Source: NVD / NIST