CVE-2017-11428: OneLogin Ruby-SAML 1.6.0 and earlier may incorrectly utilize the results of XML DOM traversal and canonicaliza

Q: How do I fix CVE-2017-11428?

ruby-saml: upgrade to newer than 1.6.0. Exact commands for each OS are on this page.

Q: Is CVE-2017-11428 being exploited?

CVE-2017-11428 is not on the CISA Known Exploited Vulnerabilities list at the time of the last update. Check again, as this can change.

Q: What does CVE-2017-11428 affect?

CVE-2017-11428 affects ruby-saml. Severity is high (CVSS 7.7). OneLogin Ruby-SAML 1.6.0 and earlier may incorrectly utilize the results of XML DOM traversal and canonicalization APIs in such a way that an attacker may be able to manipulate the SAML data without invalidating the cryptographic signature,

Q: How urgent is CVE-2017-11428?

Priority 53/100. High severity; Public exploit reference

This month

HIGH 7.7UPGRADE

CVE-2017-11428 is a high-severity flaw (CVSS 7.7) affecting ruby-saml. Below: why it ranks where it does, which versions are affected, what to do, and the exact commands.

OneLogin Ruby-SAML 1.6.0 and earlier may incorrectly utilize the results of XML DOM traversal and canonicalization APIs in such a way that an attacker may be able to manipulate the SAML data without invalidating the cryptographic signature, allowing the attack to potentially bypass authentication to SAML service providers.

Why this priority

High severity
Public exploit reference

A fixed release or distro patch exists.

Risk facts

CVSS score	7.7 (High)
Attack vector	Network (remote)
Attack complexity	Low
Privileges needed	Low
User interaction	None
EPSS exploit chance	2.5% (top 16%)
CISA exploited list	No
Weakness	CWE-287
Published	2019-04-17
Last modified	2026-06-17

Publisher (CNA): Duo Security, Inc. · Vendor: onelogin

Last updated 2026-06-17 · Sources: CVE Program, NVD, CISA KEV, EPSS and vendor advisories · How we score

Am I affected?

Timeline

2019-04-17 14:29 UTCPublished CVE record published
2026-06-17 01:01 UTCUpdated Record last modified

onelogin ruby-saml UPGRADE

Affected: <= 1.6.0

Fixed in: newer than 1.6.0

Safe to downgrade to: no unaffected older release

1. Check installed version

apt-cache policy ruby-saml || rpm -q ruby-saml || ruby-saml --version

2. UPGRADE to newer than 1.6.0 (Debian / Ubuntu)

sudo apt update && sudo apt install --only-upgrade ruby-saml

2. UPGRADE (RHEL / Amazon Linux / Fedora)

sudo dnf upgrade ruby-saml

Note

Distros often backport fixes without changing the version number. Confirm with the distro advisory or changelog.

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Scores and fixes here are computed automatically from those and other public sources. Confirm with the vendor advisory before changing production systems.

Quick answers

How do I fix CVE-2017-11428?

ruby-saml: upgrade to newer than 1.6.0. Exact commands for each OS are on this page.

Is CVE-2017-11428 being exploited?

CVE-2017-11428 is not on the CISA Known Exploited Vulnerabilities list at the time of the last update. Check again, as this can change.

What does CVE-2017-11428 affect?

CVE-2017-11428 affects ruby-saml. Severity is high (CVSS 7.7). OneLogin Ruby-SAML 1.6.0 and earlier may incorrectly utilize the results of XML DOM traversal and canonicalization APIs in such a way that an attacker may be able to manipulate the SAML data without invalidating the cryptographic signature,

How urgent is CVE-2017-11428?

Priority 53/100. High severity; Public exploit reference

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