Multiple SAML libraries may allow authentication bypass via incorrect XML canonicalization and DOM traversal
Priority LOW 35CWE-287Published · Updated
Key facts
- Attack vector
- Network
- Privileges required
- None
- User interaction
- None
- Attack complexity
- Low
- Impact type
- Security bypass
- Confidentiality · integrity · availability
- None · High · None
- Fix status
- Fixed
Attack profile from CVSS 3.1 · NVD. Fix status from CNA. Impact type from CWE-287.
Summary
Duo Network Gateway 1.2.9 and earlier may incorrectly utilize the results of XML DOM traversal and canonicalization APIs in such a way that an attacker may be able to manipulate the SAML data without invalidating the cryptographic signature, allowing the attack to potentially bypass authentication to SAML service providers.
Why it matters now
EPSS 0.00942 61st percentileScored 2026-11-07
Public exploit Yes 1 exploit referenceTagged by NVD
Fix Fixed Duo Network Gateway (Duo Security): 1.2.9
SSVC decision points
Not available: CISA has not published SSVC decision points for this record.
Affected products
| Vendor | Product | Affected versions | Fixed in | Status | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Duo Security | Duo Network Gateway | before 1.2.9 | 1.2.9 | Patch available | CNA |
- Duo Network Gateway VendorDuo Security Affected before 1.2.9 Fixed in 1.2.9 Patch available CNA
Remediation
- Fix · CNA Duo Network Gateway (Duo Security) Fixed in 1.2.9
Timeline
- 2026-10-02 Threatist record created from CVE-2018-7340
- 2026-10-03 Alias added: GHSA-39gm-mmxq-4x9r
References
More Cisco Duo Network Gateway vulnerabilities
- TI-2020-03029 Duo Network Gateway (DNG) Information Disclosure Vulnerability CVSS 3.1HIGH 7.1
Sources
- CVE-2018-7340 · CVE Program
- CVE-2018-7340 · NVD
- FIRST EPSS
- GHSA-39gm-mmxq-4x9r · GitHub Advisory Database · CC BY 4.0
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