Vulnerabilities in pkg:maven/org.opensaml/opensaml

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Advisory Identifier: GHSA-qwwj-qj3f-9hv7
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Advisory Summary

CVE-2011-1411 is a MODERATE improper authentication vulnerability (CWE-287: Improper Authentication) affecting Opensaml libraries in the Maven ecosystem. The issue involves improper authentication in opensaml. Remediation is available by upgrading affected packages to version 2.4.3, 2.5.1.

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pkg:maven/org.opensaml/opensaml

4 Known Advisory Record(s)

Vulnerability advisories affecting package pkg:maven/org.opensaml/opensaml. Select an advisory below to view technical details or fixes.

Advisory ID CVE / NVD Severity Summary
GHSA-qwwj-qj3f-9hv7 CVE-2011-1411 MODERATE Improper Authentication in OpenSAML
GHSA-v723-58jv-2qc4 CVE-2013-6440 MODERATE Exposure of Sensitive Information to an Unauthorized Actor in OpenSAML
GHSA-rm7v-gqfg-p2wc CVE-2014-3603 MODERATE Improper Validation of Certificate with Host Mismatch in Shibboleth Identity Provider and OpenSAML Java
GHSA-78fq-w796-q537 CVE-2015-1796 MODERATE Improper Certificate Validation in Shibboleth Identity Provider and OpenSAML

CVE-2011-1411 at a Glance

CVE Identifier CVE-2011-1411
GHSA Identifier GHSA-qwwj-qj3f-9hv7
Severity MODERATE
CVSS v3.1 Base Score N/A
CWE Classification CWE-287: Improper Authentication
Affected Product Opensaml
Package Ecosystem Maven
Published Date
Last Updated

How to Fix CVE-2011-1411

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

org.opensaml:opensaml fixed: 2.4.3 
<dependency>
    <groupId>org.opensaml</groupId>
    <artifactId>opensaml</artifactId>
    <version>2.4.3</version>
</dependency>
org.opensaml:opensaml fixed: 2.5.1 
<dependency>
    <groupId>org.opensaml</groupId>
    <artifactId>opensaml</artifactId>
    <version>2.5.1</version>
</dependency>
Verify Direct and Transitive Dependencies

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

mvn dependency:tree -Dincludes=org.opensaml

How to Check if You Are Affected

To determine whether your Java application is affected by CVE-2011-1411, inspect your build dependencies using the Maven Dependency Plugin:

mvn dependency:tree -Dincludes=org.opensaml

Analyze the terminal output to locate any version of Opensaml in your dependency tree. If any resolved version matches the vulnerable ranges listed in the table below (for example, versions earlier than 2.4.3), your application is affected.

Note: The mvn dependency:tree -Dincludes=org.opensaml command inspects the resolved dependency graph declared in your project's POM files; it does not perform automated security scanning or inspect runtime dynamic classpaths. Always verify runtime container classpaths and shaded JARs.

Technical Details

Vulnerability Mechanism & Technical Analysis

This vulnerability is classified under CWE-287: Improper Authentication, where when an actor claims to have a given identity, the product does not prove or insufficiently proves that the claim is correct. In Opensaml, 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

Shibboleth OpenSAML library 2.4.x before 2.4.3 and 2.5.x before 2.5.1, and IdP before 2.3.2, allows remote attackers to forge messages and bypass authentication via an "XML Signature wrapping attack."

CVE-2011-1411 Affected Opensaml Versions

2 component(s)
Fixed Versions:
2.4.32.5.1
Product / Package Ecosystem Affected Versions Fixed Version
org.opensaml:opensaml
maven/org.opensaml/opensaml
Maven
≥ 2.4.0
< 2.4.3
2.4.3
org.opensaml:opensaml
maven/org.opensaml/opensaml
Maven
≥ 2.5.0
< 2.5.1
2.5.1

References

NVD — CVE-2011-1411 NVD
https://nvd.nist.gov/vuln/detail/CVE-2011-1411
shibboleth.internet2.edu/secadv/secadv_20110... WEB
http://shibboleth.internet2.edu/secadv/secadv_20110725.txt
Opensaml Security Information SECURITY
http://www.debian.org/security/2011/dsa-2284
Opensaml Security Information SECURITY
http://www.oracle.com/technetwork/topics/security/cpuoct2012-1515893.html

Frequently Asked Questions

What is CVE-2011-1411?
CVE-2011-1411 is a security vulnerability in Opensaml involving Improper Authentication in OpenSAML under CWE-287: Improper Authentication.
Which Opensaml versions are affected?
Affected versions include releases prior to 2.4.3, 2.5.1 across affected packages: org.opensaml:opensaml.
What version fixes CVE-2011-1411?
Upgrading to 2.4.3, 2.5.1 (or the latest patched release for your respective branch) resolves the vulnerability.
Is opensaml affected?
Yes, org.opensaml:opensaml is affected in releases prior to 2.4.3, 2.5.1. Upgrade your dependency to 2.4.3, 2.5.1 or later.
What CWE is associated with CVE-2011-1411?
CVE-2011-1411 is classified under CWE-287: Improper Authentication (When an actor claims to have a given identity, the product does not prove or insufficiently proves that the claim is correct.).
How can I check Maven dependencies for CVE-2011-1411?
Run the dependency tree command: 'mvn dependency:tree -Dincludes=org.opensaml'. 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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