CVE-2014-2296 XML external entity in n/a

High 8.8 Published Updated

Remote unauthenticated attackers can bypass authentication via crafted XML data in Jasig CAS server when Google Accounts Integration is enabled.

Exploited in the wild
Not known
Login needed
Not needed
Attackable
Over the internet
Victim action needed
A user has to click or open something
Fix
None listed

What is CVE-2014-2296?

CVE-2014-2296 is a high-severity vulnerability in n/a, published on 20 Jul 2018. An attacker can exploit it over the internet without logging in, and only if a user opens a file or follows a link.

Official description

XML external entity (XXE) vulnerability in java/org/jasig/cas/util/SamlUtils.java in Jasig CAS server before 3.4.12.1 and 3.5.x before 3.5.2.1, when Google Accounts Integration is enabled, allows remote unauthenticated users to bypass authentication via crafted XML data.

Weakness: CWE-611

Which versions are affected by CVE-2014-2296?

It affects 1 product.

Products include Apereo Cas Server.

How do I fix CVE-2014-2296?

No fix has been published for CVE-2014-2296 yet. Limit exposure of the affected software until one is available.

Is CVE-2014-2296 being exploited?

There is no known exploitation of CVE-2014-2296 in the wild and no public exploit code.

Sources

Also known as GHSA-6fqm-3hx5-gmg3.

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