CVE-2025-29775CWE-347

xml-crypto Vulnerable to XML Signature Verification Bypass via DigestValue Comment

Critical · published March 14, 2025

CVSS v4.0
9.3
EPSS
10%
Percentile
95.5
In the wild
Unconfirmed
What it is

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 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.

The record
Technical detail
CVSS v4.0
9.3 · CRITICAL
Vector
CVSS:4.0/AV:N/AC:L/AT:N/PR:N/UI:N/VC:H/VI:H/VA:H/SC:N/SI:N/SA:N
EPSS
0.09586 · 95.5th percentile
Weakness
CWE-347 · Improper Verification of Cryptographic Signature
Published
2025-03-14T17:11Z
EPSS history
Timeline
  • 14 MAR 17:11Z
    xml-crypto Vulnerable to XML Signature Verification Bypass via DigestValue Comment
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