CVE-2025-29774
Severity CVSS v4.0:
CRITICAL
Type:
Unavailable / Other
Publication date:
14/03/2025
Last modified:
15/03/2025
Description
xml-crypto is an XML digital signature and encryption library for Node.js. An attacker may be able to exploit a vulnerability in versions prior to 6.0.1, 3.2.1, and 2.1.6 to bypass authentication or authorization mechanisms in systems that rely on xml-crypto for verifying signed XML documents. The vulnerability allows an attacker to modify a valid signed XML message in a way that still passes signature verification checks. For example, it could be used to alter critical identity or access control attributes, enabling an attacker with a valid account to escalate privileges or impersonate another user. Users of versions 6.0.0 and prior should upgrade to version 6.0.1 to receive a fix. Those who are still using v2.x or v3.x should upgrade to patched versions 2.1.6 or 3.2.1, respectively.
Impact
Base Score 4.0
9.30
Severity 4.0
CRITICAL
References to Advisories, Solutions, and Tools
- https://github.com/node-saml/xml-crypto/commit/28f92218ecbb8dcbd238afa4efbbd50302aa9aed
- https://github.com/node-saml/xml-crypto/commit/886dc63a8b4bb5ae1db9f41c7854b171eb83aa98
- https://github.com/node-saml/xml-crypto/commit/8ac6118ee7978b46aa56b82cbcaa5fca58c93a07
- https://github.com/node-saml/xml-crypto/releases/tag/v2.1.6
- https://github.com/node-saml/xml-crypto/releases/tag/v3.2.1
- https://github.com/node-saml/xml-crypto/releases/tag/v6.0.1
- https://github.com/node-saml/xml-crypto/security/advisories/GHSA-9p8x-f768-wp2g
- https://workos.com/blog/samlstorm