CVE-2018-1000165

Name: CVE-2018-1000165
Creator: NVD / NIST
Published: 2018-04-18T19:29:00.77+00:00
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/zero/1.0/

UnknownEPSS 1.27%

Last modified Jun 17, 2026

CVE-2018-1000165 is a vulnerability of currently unknown severity. LightSAML version prior to 1.3.5 contains a Incorrect Access Control vulnerability in signature validation in readers in src/LightSaml/Model/XmlDSig/ that can result in impersonation of any user from Identity Provider. This vulnerability appears to have been fixed in 1.3.5 and later.. EPSS estimates a 1.27% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days.

Description

LightSAML version prior to 1.3.5 contains a Incorrect Access Control vulnerability in signature validation in readers in src/LightSaml/Model/XmlDSig/ that can result in impersonation of any user from Identity Provider. This vulnerability appears to have been fixed in 1.3.5 and later.

Metrics

EPSS Probability

1.27%

66.1th percentile

Probability of exploitation in the next 30 days. Learn more

Weakness Enumeration

CWE-732

Affected Software

Vendor	Product	Versions
Lightsaml	Lightsaml	< 1.3.5

References

https://github.com/lightSAML/lightSAML/commit/47cef07bb09779df15620799f3763d1b8d32307aPatch, Third Party Advisory
https://github.com/lightSAML/lightSAML/releases/tag/1.3.5Third Party Advisory
https://github.com/lightSAML/lightSAML/commit/47cef07bb09779df15620799f3763d1b8d32307aPatch, Third Party Advisory
https://github.com/lightSAML/lightSAML/releases/tag/1.3.5Third Party Advisory

Timeline

Published: Apr 18, 2018
Last Modified: Jun 17, 2026
Status: Modified

Frequently Asked Questions

What is CVE-2018-1000165?

How severe is CVE-2018-1000165?

Severity scoring for CVE-2018-1000165 is pending analysis. The EPSS model estimates a 1.27% probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

How do I fix CVE-2018-1000165?

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Source: NVD / NIST