passport-saml-encrypted: Improper Verification of Cryptographic Signature
CVE-2026-89042 is a critical-severity improper verification of cryptographic signature vulnerability in passport-saml-encrypted from Krakenjs, with a CVSS 3.1 base score of 9.1 out of 10. It can be exploited remotely over the network by an unauthenticated attacker, without any action from a user. Affected passport-saml-encrypted versions: 0.1.13 and earlier. The record does not name a fixed version, so check the vendor advisory. There is no confirmed exploitation so far. EPSS estimates a 0.39% chance of exploitation within 30 days, which is low compared with other CVEs.
Critical severity: a successful attack would have severe impact.
What to do
- Check which version of passport-saml-encrypted you run against the affected versions below, and install the vendor's latest release.
- Until you can update, restrict network access to the affected service so it is not reachable from untrusted networks.
Affected products and versions
| Vendor | Product | Affected versions | Fixed in |
|---|---|---|---|
| Krakenjs | passport-saml-encrypted | 0.1.13 and earlier | Not stated |
Version data comes from the organisation that assigned the CVE. Confirm against the vendor advisory before deciding you are unaffected.
How the severity score breaks down
- Attack vector
- NetworkCan be exploited remotely over a network, including the internet.
- Attack complexity
- LowNo special conditions are needed; the attack works reliably.
- Privileges required
- NoneNo account or login is needed.
- User interaction
- NoneNo action by a victim is required.
- Scope
- UnchangedImpact stays within the vulnerable component.
- Confidentiality
- HighAll data handled by the component can be read.
- Integrity
- HighData or code can be modified at will.
- Availability
- NoneAvailability is not affected.
Vector: CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:N/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:N. Scored by CNA (vulncheck.com).
| Scoring system | Score | Severity | Scored by |
|---|---|---|---|
| CVSS 4.0 | 9.3 | Critical | CNA (vulncheck.com) |
| CVSS 3.1 | 9.1 | Critical | CNA (vulncheck.com) |
Official description
passport-saml-encrypted through 0.1.13 makes SAML signature verification conditional on an optional cert option, allowing attackers to bypass authentication by submitting unsigned SAML responses. Attackers can post forged SAML responses with arbitrary NameID and attributes to the assertion consumer service endpoint to receive authenticated profiles without valid signatures.
Source: the CVE record as published by its numbering authority, via NVD and CVE.org.
The underlying weakness: Improper Verification of Cryptographic Signature
The product does not verify, or incorrectly verifies, the cryptographic signature for data.
More Improper Verification of Cryptographic Signature vulnerabilities (CWE-347)
Timeline
- CVE record published.
- CISA published its SSVC assessment (exploitation: none, automatable: yes, technical impact: partial).
- Record last changed materially (score, affected products, status or references).
References
Other references
- github.com/krakenjs/passport-saml-encrypted
- github.com/krakenjs/passport-saml-encrypted/blob/v0.1.13/lib/saml.js#L296
- github.com/krakenjs/passport-saml-encrypted/blob/v0.1.13/lib/saml.js#L321
- github.com/krakenjs/passport-saml-encrypted/issues/29
- vulncheck.com/advisories/passport-saml-encrypted-through-0.1.13-authentication-bypass-via-missing-signature-v…
Other vulnerabilities in passport-saml-encrypted
- 7.4 High severity
Recent Improper Verification of Cryptographic Signature vulnerabilities
- 9.1 Critical severity
- 7.5 High severity
- 9.8 Critical severity
- 7.8 High severity
- 8.8 High severity
- 7.5 High severity
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