CVE-2017-6062

Name: CVE-2017-6062
Creator: NVD / NIST
Published: 2017-03-02T06:59:00.23+00:00
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/zero/1.0/

UnknownEPSS 3.63%

Last modified Jun 17, 2026

CVE-2017-6062 is a vulnerability of currently unknown severity. The "OpenID Connect Relying Party and OAuth 2.0 Resource Server" (aka mod_auth_openidc) module before 2.1.5 for the Apache HTTP Server does not skip OIDC_CLAIM_ and OIDCAuthNHeader headers in an "OIDCUnAuthAction pass" configuration, which allows remote attackers to bypass authentication via crafted HTTP traffic.. EPSS estimates a 3.63% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days.

Description

The "OpenID Connect Relying Party and OAuth 2.0 Resource Server" (aka mod_auth_openidc) module before 2.1.5 for the Apache HTTP Server does not skip OIDC_CLAIM_ and OIDCAuthNHeader headers in an "OIDCUnAuthAction pass" configuration, which allows remote attackers to bypass authentication via crafted HTTP traffic.

Metrics

EPSS Probability

3.63%

88.1th percentile

Probability of exploitation in the next 30 days. Learn more

Weakness Enumeration

CWE-287

Affected Software

Vendor	Product	Versions
Openidc	Mod Auth Openidc	<= 2.1.4

References

https://github.com/pingidentity/mod_auth_openidc/blob/master/ChangeLogIssue Tracking, Patch, Third Party Advisory
https://github.com/pingidentity/mod_auth_openidc/issues/222Issue Tracking, Patch, Third Party Advisory
https://github.com/pingidentity/mod_auth_openidc/releases/tag/v2.1.5Patch, Release Notes, Third Party Advisory
https://lists.fedoraproject.org/archives/list/package-announce%40lists.fedoraproject.org/message/2V3HIGXMUKJGOBMAQAQPGC7G5YYWSUVA/
https://lists.fedoraproject.org/archives/list/package-announce%40lists.fedoraproject.org/message/EJXBG3DG2FUYFGTUTSJFMPIINVFKKB4Z/
https://lists.fedoraproject.org/archives/list/package-announce%40lists.fedoraproject.org/message/WTWUMQ46GZY3O4WU4JCF333LN53R2XQH/
https://github.com/pingidentity/mod_auth_openidc/blob/master/ChangeLogIssue Tracking, Patch, Third Party Advisory
https://github.com/pingidentity/mod_auth_openidc/issues/222Issue Tracking, Patch, Third Party Advisory
https://github.com/pingidentity/mod_auth_openidc/releases/tag/v2.1.5Patch, Release Notes, Third Party Advisory
https://lists.fedoraproject.org/archives/list/package-announce%40lists.fedoraproject.org/message/2V3HIGXMUKJGOBMAQAQPGC7G5YYWSUVA/
https://lists.fedoraproject.org/archives/list/package-announce%40lists.fedoraproject.org/message/EJXBG3DG2FUYFGTUTSJFMPIINVFKKB4Z/
https://lists.fedoraproject.org/archives/list/package-announce%40lists.fedoraproject.org/message/WTWUMQ46GZY3O4WU4JCF333LN53R2XQH/

Timeline

Published: Mar 2, 2017
Last Modified: Jun 17, 2026
Status: Modified

Frequently Asked Questions

What is CVE-2017-6062?

How severe is CVE-2017-6062?

Severity scoring for CVE-2017-6062 is pending analysis. The EPSS model estimates a 3.63% probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

How do I fix CVE-2017-6062?

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