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SAML Signature Wrapping Vulnerability Leading to User Impersonation

Critical
kevinroh-okta published GHSA-wjmp-wphq-jvqf May 6, 2025

Package

npm passport-wsfed-saml2 (npm)

Affected versions

>=3.0.5

Patched versions

4.6.4

Description

Overview

This vulnerability allows an attacker to impersonate any user during SAML authentication by crafting a SAMLResponse. This can be done by using a valid SAML object that was signed by the configured IdP.

Am I Affected?

You are affected by this SAML Signature Wrapping vulnerability if you are using passport-wsfed-saml2 version 4.5.1 or below, specifically under the following conditions:

  1. The service provider is using passport-wsfed-saml2,
  2. A valid SAML document signed by the Identity Provider can be obtained.

Fix

Upgrade to v4.6.4 or greater.

Severity

Critical

CVE ID

CVE-2025-46572

Weaknesses

No CWEs