An authentication bypass in the DOM security processor in Apache WSS4J allows unauthenticated remote attackers to forge authenticated SOAP messages via a crafted unsigned SAML sender-vouches assertion containing an attacker-controlled key.
Users are recommended to upgrade to versions 4.0.2 or 3.0.6 or 2.4.4, which fix this issue.
Attack Parameters
Attack Vector
Network
Can be exploited remotely
Attack Complexity
Low
Easy to exploit
Privileges Required
None
No privileges needed
User Interaction
None
No user interaction needed
Impact Assessment
Confidentiality
High
Complete data leak
Integrity
High
Complete data modification
Availability
High
Complete denial of service
CVSS Vector v3.1
Weakness Type (CWE)
Vulnerable Products 3
| Configuration | From (including) | Up to (excluding) |
|---|---|---|
|
Apache Wss4j
cpe:2.3:a:apache:wss4j:*:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
|
— |
2.4.4
|
|
Apache Wss4j
cpe:2.3:a:apache:wss4j:*:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
|
3.0.0
|
3.0.6
|
|
Apache Wss4j
cpe:2.3:a:apache:wss4j:*:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
|
4.0.0
|
4.0.2
|