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CVE-2017-12873: SimpleSAMLphp 1.7.0 through 1.14.10 might allow attackers to obtain sensitive information, gain unauthorize...

SimpleSAMLphp 1.7.0 through 1.14.10 might allow attackers to obtain sensitive information, gain unauthorized access, or have unspecified other impacts by leveraging incorrect persistent NameID generation when an Identity Provider (IdP) is misconfigured.

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Plain-English summary

This issue affects SimpleSAMLphp used for single sign-on. In versions 1.7.0 through 1.14.10, a misconfigured Identity Provider could generate persistent identifiers incorrectly, potentially exposing sensitive information or enabling unauthorized access. The impact depends on IdP configuration and relying-party trust relationships.

Executive priority

Treat as a targeted SSO hygiene issue. Prioritize if SimpleSAMLphp supports production identity federation, because authentication identifier errors can affect confidentiality and access decisions.

Technical view

CVE-2017-12873 concerns incorrect persistent NameID generation in SimpleSAMLphp when an IdP is misconfigured. The public record describes possible sensitive information disclosure, unauthorized access, or other unspecified impacts. No CVSS, CWE, or detailed affected CPE data is provided in the source bundle.

Likely exposure

Organizations are exposed if they run SimpleSAMLphp 1.7.0 through 1.14.10 as an Identity Provider, especially with persistent NameID enabled or misconfigured federation settings.

Exploitation context

The source bundle does not show CISA KEV listing or cited evidence of active exploitation. Risk is configuration-dependent and tied to SSO identity assertions, so validation should prioritize identity-provider deployments.

Researcher notes

Evidence is limited to public CVE text, SimpleSAMLphp advisory references, a fixing commit, and Debian advisories. The public bundle does not provide exploit details, CVSS scoring, CWE mapping, or confirmed exploitation.

Mitigation direction

  • Inventory SimpleSAMLphp deployments and identify versions 1.7.0 through 1.14.10.
  • Upgrade affected installations using SimpleSAMLphp or distribution security guidance.
  • Apply relevant Debian security updates where Debian packages are used.
  • Review IdP persistent NameID configuration for correctness.
  • Check vendor advisory before changing federation behavior.

Validation and detection

  • Confirm whether SimpleSAMLphp is deployed as an Identity Provider.
  • Check installed SimpleSAMLphp version against the affected range.
  • Review federation settings involving persistent NameID generation.
  • Audit recent SSO access anomalies for affected IdP deployments.
  • Verify package updates match vendor or Debian security advisories.
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