8.8
CWE
611
Advisory Published
Updated

CVE-2014-2296: XEE

First published: Fri Jul 20 2018(Updated: )

XML external entity (XXE) vulnerability in java/org/jasig/cas/util/SamlUtils.java in Jasig CAS server before 3.4.12.1 and 3.5.x before 3.5.2.1, when Google Accounts Integration is enabled, allows remote unauthenticated users to bypass authentication via crafted XML data.

Credit: cve@mitre.org

Affected SoftwareAffected VersionHow to fix
Apereo Cas Server<3.4.12.1
Apereo Cas Server>=3.5<3.5.2.1

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Frequently Asked Questions

  • What is the vulnerability ID for this XXE vulnerability?

    The vulnerability ID for this XML external entity (XXE) vulnerability is CVE-2014-2296.

  • What is the severity of CVE-2014-2296?

    The severity of CVE-2014-2296 is high, with a severity value of 8.8.

  • Which software is affected by CVE-2014-2296?

    The Apereo Cas Server versions 3.4.12.1 and 3.5.x before 3.5.2.1 are affected by CVE-2014-2296.

  • How does CVE-2014-2296 allow bypassing authentication?

    CVE-2014-2296 allows remote unauthenticated users to bypass authentication by exploiting a XML external entity vulnerability in Jasig CAS server when Google Accounts Integration is enabled.

  • Where can I find more information about CVE-2014-2296?

    More information about CVE-2014-2296 can be found at the following references: [http://jasig.275507.n4.nabble.com/CAS-3-5-2-1-and-3-4-12-1-Security-Releases-td4662444.html](http://jasig.275507.n4.nabble.com/CAS-3-5-2-1-and-3-4-12-1-Security-Releases-td4662444.html) and [https://vigilance.fr/vulnerability/Jasig-CAS-Server-bypassing-authentication-via-Google-Accounts-Integration-14512](https://vigilance.fr/vulnerability/Jasig-CAS-Server-bypassing-authentication-via-Google-Accounts-Integration-14512).

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