CVE-2017-6413

Name: CVE-2017-6413
Creator: NVD / NIST
Published: 2017-03-02T06:59:01.217+00:00
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/zero/1.0/

UnknownEPSS 4.25%

Last modified Jun 17, 2026

CVE-2017-6413 is a vulnerability of currently unknown severity. The "OpenID Connect Relying Party and OAuth 2.0 Resource Server" (aka mod_auth_openidc) module before 2.1.6 for the Apache HTTP Server does not skip OIDC_CLAIM_ and OIDCAuthNHeader headers in an "AuthType oauth20" configuration, which allows remote attackers to bypass authentication via crafted HTTP traffic.. EPSS estimates a 4.25% 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 2.1.6 for the Apache HTTP Server does not skip OIDC_CLAIM_ and OIDCAuthNHeader headers in an "AuthType oauth20" configuration, which allows remote attackers to bypass authentication via crafted HTTP traffic.

Metrics

EPSS Probability

4.25%

89.8th percentile

Probability of exploitation in the next 30 days. Learn more

Weakness Enumeration

CWE-287

Affected Software

Vendor	Product	Versions
Openidc	Mod Auth Openidc	<= 2.1.5

References

http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/96549
https://access.redhat.com/errata/RHSA-2019:2112
https://github.com/pingidentity/mod_auth_openidc/blob/master/ChangeLogIssue Tracking, Patch, Third Party Advisory
https://github.com/pingidentity/mod_auth_openidc/commit/21e3728a825c41ab41efa75e664108051bb9665eIssue Tracking, Patch, Third Party Advisory
https://github.com/pingidentity/mod_auth_openidc/releases/tag/v2.1.6Patch, 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/
http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/96549
https://access.redhat.com/errata/RHSA-2019:2112
https://github.com/pingidentity/mod_auth_openidc/blob/master/ChangeLogIssue Tracking, Patch, Third Party Advisory
https://github.com/pingidentity/mod_auth_openidc/commit/21e3728a825c41ab41efa75e664108051bb9665eIssue Tracking, Patch, Third Party Advisory
https://github.com/pingidentity/mod_auth_openidc/releases/tag/v2.1.6Patch, 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-2017-6413?

How severe is CVE-2017-6413?

Severity scoring for CVE-2017-6413 is pending analysis. The EPSS model estimates a 4.25% probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

How do I fix CVE-2017-6413?

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Source: NVD / NIST