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CVE-2017-11430: OmniAuth OmnitAuth-SAML 1.9.0 and earlier may incorrectly utilize the results of XML DOM traversal and canonic

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HIGH 7.7UPGRADE

CVE-2017-11430 is a high-severity flaw (CVSS 7.7) affecting omniauth saml. Below: why it ranks where it does, which versions are affected, what to do, and the exact commands.

OmniAuth OmnitAuth-SAML 1.9.0 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 score7.7 (High)
Attack vectorNetwork (remote)
Attack complexityLow
Privileges neededLow
User interactionNone
EPSS exploit chance2.4% (top 16%)
CISA exploited listNo
WeaknessCWE-287
Published2019-04-17
Last modified2026-06-17
Publisher (CNA): Duo Security, Inc. · Vendor: omniauth

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

Am I affected?

Timeline

omniauth omniauth saml UPGRADE
Affected: <= 1.9.0
Fixed in: newer than 1.9.0
Safe to downgrade to: no unaffected older release
1. Check installed version
apt-cache policy omniauth-saml || rpm -q omniauth-saml || omniauth-saml --version
2. UPGRADE to newer than 1.9.0 (Debian / Ubuntu)
sudo apt update && sudo apt install --only-upgrade omniauth-saml
2. UPGRADE (RHEL / Amazon Linux / Fedora)
sudo dnf upgrade omniauth-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-2017-11430?

omniauth saml: upgrade to newer than 1.9.0. Exact commands for each OS are on this page.

Is CVE-2017-11430 being exploited?

CVE-2017-11430 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-2017-11430 affect?

CVE-2017-11430 affects omniauth saml. Severity is high (CVSS 7.7). OmniAuth OmnitAuth-SAML 1.9.0 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 signa

How urgent is CVE-2017-11430?

Priority 53/100. High severity; Public exploit reference

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