Description
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 with a valid account 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.
Published: 2025-03-14
Score: 9.3 Critical
EPSS: < 1% Very Low
KEV: No
Impact: n/a
Action: n/a
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Advisories
Source ID Title
EUVD EUVD EUVD-2025-7890 xml-crypto Vulnerable to XML Signature Verification Bypass via Multiple SignedInfo References
Github GHSA Github GHSA GHSA-9p8x-f768-wp2g xml-crypto Vulnerable to XML Signature Verification Bypass via Multiple SignedInfo References
History

Mon, 14 Jul 2025 13:45:00 +0000

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Metrics epss

{'score': 0.0006}

 epss

{'score': 0.00067}

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CPEs cpe:/a:redhat:rhdh:1.5::el9

Fri, 04 Apr 2025 03:15:00 +0000

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First Time appeared Redhat
Redhat rhdh
CPEs cpe:/a:redhat:rhdh:1.4::el9
Vendors & Products Redhat
Redhat rhdh

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References
Metrics threat_severity

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 cvssV3_1

{'score': 9.1, 'vector': 'CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:N/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:N'}

threat_severity

Important

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Metrics ssvc

{'options': {'Automatable': 'yes', 'Exploitation': 'poc', 'Technical Impact': 'total'}, 'version': '2.0.3'}

Fri, 14 Mar 2025 17:15:00 +0000

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Description 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 with a valid account 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.
Title xml-crypto Vulnerable to XML Signature Verification Bypass via Multiple SignedInfo References
Weaknesses CWE-347
References
Metrics cvssV4_0

{'score': 9.3, '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'}

Subscriptions

Redhat Rhdh
cve-icon MITRE

Status: PUBLISHED

Assigner: GitHub_M

Published:

Updated: 2025-03-15T20:50:21.614Z

Reserved: 2025-03-11T14:23:00.474Z

Link: CVE-2025-29774

cve-icon Vulnrichment

Updated: 2025-03-15T20:50:21.614Z

cve-icon NVD

Status : Deferred

Published: 2025-03-14T17:15:52.870

Modified: 2026-04-15T00:35:42.020

Link: CVE-2025-29774

cve-icon Redhat

Severity : Important

Publid Date: 2025-03-14T17:05:53Z

Links: CVE-2025-29774 - Bugzilla

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