CVE-2016-1000253: Onelogin/php saml Onelogin/php-saml Signature Wrapping Attacks Vulnerability

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Advisory Identifier: GHSA-g48f-pgwh-wwxx
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Advisory Summary

CVE-2016-1000253 is a MODERATE onelogin/php-saml signature wrapping attacks vulnerability (General Security Weakness) affecting Onelogin/php saml libraries in the Packagist ecosystem. The issue involves onelogin/php-saml signature wrapping attacks. Remediation is available by upgrading affected packages to version 2.10.0.

CVE-2016-1000253 at a Glance

CVE Identifier CVE-2016-1000253
GHSA Identifier GHSA-g48f-pgwh-wwxx
Severity MODERATE
CVSS v3.1 Base Score N/A
CWE Classification General Security Weakness
Affected Product Onelogin/php saml
Package Ecosystem Packagist
Published Date
Last Updated

How to Fix CVE-2016-1000253

To remediate this vulnerability, upgrade all affected Onelogin/php saml dependencies to a patched release. Both direct and transitive dependencies should be checked, as frameworks or security libraries may pull in vulnerable versions transitively.

onelogin/php-saml fixed: 2.10.0 
Upgrade onelogin/php-saml to 2.10.0
Verify Direct and Transitive Dependencies

Run the following command in your project directory to verify that all resolved dependencies use the patched release: 

inspect dependencies for onelogin/php-saml

How to Check if You Are Affected

To determine whether your application is affected by CVE-2016-1000253, inspect your project dependencies for Onelogin/php saml:

inspect dependencies for onelogin/php-saml

Analyze the terminal output to locate any version of Onelogin/php saml in your dependency tree. If any resolved version matches the vulnerable ranges listed in the table below (for example, versions earlier than 2.10.0), your application is affected.

Note: Verify declared build manifests and deployed runtime container environments.

Technical Details

Vulnerability Mechanism & Technical Analysis

This vulnerability is classified under General Security Weakness. In Onelogin/php saml, software state validation or input boundaries are circumvented during processing. Review the official source advisory statement below for specific affected components, classes, and reproduction details.

Source Advisory Statement

Vulnerability in onelogin/php-saml versions prior to 2.10.0 allows signature Wrapping attacks which may result in a malicious user gaining unauthorized access to a system.

CVE-2016-1000253 Affected Onelogin/php saml Versions

1 component(s)
Fixed Versions:
2.10.0
Product / Package Ecosystem Affected Versions Fixed Version
onelogin/php-saml
 Packagist
< 2.10.0
2.10.0

References

Security Fix Commit FIX COMMIT
https://github.com/onelogin/php-saml/commit/9d31baa97a57b0989020f62d24307c29e325dac3
Onelogin/php saml Source Repository REPOSITORY
https://github.com/FriendsOfPHP/security-advisories/blob/master/onelogin/php-saml/CVE-2016-1000253.yaml
Onelogin/php saml Source Repository REPOSITORY
https://github.com/SAML-Toolkits/php-saml

Frequently Asked Questions

What is CVE-2016-1000253?
CVE-2016-1000253 is a security vulnerability in Onelogin/php saml involving onelogin/php-saml signature wrapping attacks under General Security Weakness.
Which Onelogin/php saml versions are affected?
Affected versions include releases prior to 2.10.0 across affected packages: onelogin/php-saml.
What version fixes CVE-2016-1000253?
Upgrading to 2.10.0 (or the latest patched release for your respective branch) resolves the vulnerability.
Is onelogin/php-saml affected?
Yes, onelogin/php-saml is affected in releases prior to 2.10.0. Upgrade your dependency to 2.10.0 or later.
What CWE is associated with CVE-2016-1000253?
CVE-2016-1000253 is classified under General Security Weakness.
How can I check Packagist dependencies for CVE-2016-1000253?
Run the dependency tree command: 'inspect dependencies for onelogin/php-saml'. This command lists direct and transitive dependencies in your build configuration so you can verify if a vulnerable version is resolved.
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