Headline
GHSA-x3m8-899r-f7c3: xml-crypto Vulnerable to XML Signature Verification Bypass via DigestValue Comment
Impact
An attacker may be able to exploit this vulnerability 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 to escalate privileges or impersonate another user.
Patches
All versions <= 6.0.0 are affected. Please upgrade to version 6.0.1.
If you are still using v2.x or v3.x please upgrade to the associated patch version.
Indicators of Compromise
When logging XML payloads, check for the following indicators. If the payload includes encrypted elements, ensure you analyze the decrypted version for a complete assessment. (If encryption is not used, analyze the original XML document directly). This applies to various XML-based authentication and authorization flows, such as SAML Response payloads.
Presence of Comments in DigestValue
A DigestValue should not contain comments. If you find comments within it, this may indicate tampering.
Example of a compromised DigestValue:
<DigestValue>
<!--TBlYWE0ZWM4ODI1NjliYzE3NmViN2E1OTlkOGDhhNmI=-->
c7RuVDYo83z2su5uk0Nla8DXcXvKYKgf7tZklJxL/LZ=
</DigestValue>
Code to test
Pass in the decrypted version of the document
decryptedDocument = ... // yours to implement
const digestValues = xpath.select(
"//*[local-name()='DigestValue'][count(node()) > 1]",
decryptedDocument,
);
if (digestValues.length > 0) {
// Compromise detected, yours to implement
}
- GitHub Advisory Database
- GitHub Reviewed
- CVE-2025-29775
xml-crypto Vulnerable to XML Signature Verification Bypass via DigestValue Comment
Critical severity GitHub Reviewed Published Mar 14, 2025 in node-saml/xml-crypto • Updated Mar 14, 2025
Package
npm xml-crypto (npm)
Affected versions
>= 4.0.0, < 6.0.1
>= 3.0.0, < 3.2.1
< 2.1.6
Patched versions
6.0.1
3.2.1
2.1.6
Impact
An attacker may be able to exploit this vulnerability 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 to escalate privileges or impersonate another user.
Patches
All versions <= 6.0.0 are affected. Please upgrade to version 6.0.1.
If you are still using v2.x or v3.x please upgrade to the associated patch version.
Indicators of Compromise
When logging XML payloads, check for the following indicators. If the payload includes encrypted elements, ensure you analyze the decrypted version for a complete assessment. (If encryption is not used, analyze the original XML document directly). This applies to various XML-based authentication and authorization flows, such as SAML Response payloads.
Presence of Comments in DigestValue
A DigestValue should not contain comments. If you find comments within it, this may indicate tampering.
Example of a compromised DigestValue:
<DigestValue> <!–TBlYWE0ZWM4ODI1NjliYzE3NmViN2E1OTlkOGDhhNmI=–> c7RuVDYo83z2su5uk0Nla8DXcXvKYKgf7tZklJxL/LZ= </DigestValue>
Code to test
Pass in the decrypted version of the document
decryptedDocument = … // yours to implement
const digestValues = xpath.select( "//*[local-name()=’DigestValue’][count(node()) > 1]", decryptedDocument, );
if (digestValues.length > 0) { // Compromise detected, yours to implement }
References
- GHSA-x3m8-899r-f7c3
- node-saml/xml-crypto@28f9221
- node-saml/xml-crypto@886dc63
- node-saml/xml-crypto@8ac6118
- 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
Published to the GitHub Advisory Database
Mar 14, 2025
Last updated
Mar 14, 2025