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CVE-2024-34580

Apache XML Security for C++ through 2.0.4 implements the XML Signature Syntax and Processing ...

5.3 MediumDisputed

Apache XML Security for C++ through 2.0.4 implements the XML Signature Syntax and Processing (XMLDsig) specification without protection against an SSRF payload in a KeyInfo element. NOTE: the project disputes this CVE Record on the grounds that any vulnerabilities are the result of a failure to configure XML Security for C++ securely. Even when avoiding this particular issue, any use of this library would need considerable additional code and a deep understanding of the standards and protocols involved to arrive at a secure implementation for any particular use case. We recommend against continued direct use of this library.

Attack profile

How easy it is to exploit

Attack vector
Local
Complexity
Low
Privileges needed
Low
User interaction
None

What an attacker can affect

Confidentiality
Low
Integrity
Low
Availability
Low

Exploit likelihood

0.21%Up 0.2 points since Jun 26, 2024
90%50%10%1%

What each source reports

CVE List Score used 5.3

Apache XML Security for C++ through 2.0.4 implements the XML Signature Syntax and Processing (XMLDsig) specification without protection against an SSRF payload in a KeyInfo element. NOTE: the project disputes this CVE Record on the grounds that any vulnerabilities are the result of a failure to configure XML Security for C++ securely. Even when avoiding this particular issue, any use of this library would need considerable additional code and a deep understanding of the standards and protocols involved to arrive at a secure implementation for any particular use case. We recommend against continued direct use of this library.

Record
CVE-2024-34580
CVSS 3.1
5.3 MediumCVSS:3.1/AV:L/AC:L/PR:L/UI:N/S:U/C:L/I:L/A:L
Weakness
CWE-918
Updated
2026-11-02
EUVDEUVD-2024-34880 5.3

Apache XML Security for C++ through 2.0.4 implements the XML Signature Syntax and Processing (XMLDsig) specification without protection against an SSRF payload in a KeyInfo element. NOTE: the project disputes this CVE Record on the grounds that any vulnerabilities are the result of a failure to configure XML Security for C++ securely. Even when avoiding this particular issue, any use of this library would need considerable additional code and a deep understanding of the standards and protocols involved to arrive at a secure implementation for any particular use case. We recommend against continued direct use of this library.

Record
EUVD-2024-34880
CVSS 3.1
5.3 MediumCVSS:3.1/AV:L/AC:L/PR:L/UI:N/S:U/C:L/I:L/A:L
Updated
2026-11-03
GitHub AdvisoriesGHSA-j4fv-r5w9-h675 5.3

Apache XML Security for C++ through 2.0.4 implements the XML Signature Syntax and Processing ...

Apache XML Security for C++ through 2.0.4 implements the XML Signature Syntax and Processing (XMLDsig) specification without protection against an SSRF payload in a KeyInfo element. NOTE: the supplier disputes this CVE Record on the grounds that they are implementing the specification "correctly" and are not "at fault."

Record
GHSA-j4fv-r5w9-h675
CVSS 3.1
5.3 MediumCVSS:3.1/AV:L/AC:L/PR:L/UI:N/S:U/C:L/I:L/A:L
Weakness
CWE-918
Updated
2026-11-02
NVD 5.3

Apache XML Security for C++ through 2.0.4 implements the XML Signature Syntax and Processing (XMLDsig) specification without protection against an SSRF payload in a KeyInfo element. NOTE: the project disputes this CVE Record on the grounds that any vulnerabilities are the result of a failure to configure XML Security for C++ securely. Even when avoiding this particular issue, any use of this library would need considerable additional code and a deep understanding of the standards and protocols involved to arrive at a secure implementation for any particular use case. We recommend against continued direct use of this library.

Record
CVE-2024-34580
CVSS 3.1
5.3 MediumCVSS:3.1/AV:L/AC:L/PR:L/UI:N/S:U/C:L/I:L/A:L
Weakness
CWE-918
Updated
2026-11-02
OSVUBUNTU-CVE-2024-34580 5.3

Apache XML Security for C++ through 2.0.4 implements the XML Signature Syntax and Processing (XMLDsig) specification without protection against an SSRF payload in a KeyInfo element. NOTE: the project disputes this CVE Record on the grounds that any vulnerabilities are the result of a failure to configure XML Security for C++ securely. Even when avoiding this particular issue, any use of this library would need considerable additional code and a deep understanding of the standards and protocols involved to arrive at a secure implementation for any particular use case. We recommend against continued direct use of this library.

Record
UBUNTU-CVE-2024-34580
CVSS 3.1
5.3 MediumCVSS:3.1/AV:L/AC:L/PR:L/UI:N/S:U/C:L/I:L/A:L
Updated
2026-11-02
OSV No score

Apache XML Security for C++ through 2.0.4 implements the XML Signature Syntax and Processing (XMLDsig) specification without protection against an SSRF payload in a KeyInfo element. NOTE: the project disputes this CVE Record on the grounds that any vulnerabilities are the result of a failure to configure XML Security for C++ securely. Even when avoiding this particular issue, any use of this library would need considerable additional code and a deep understanding of the standards and protocols involved to arrive at a secure implementation for any particular use case. We recommend against continued direct use of this library.

Record
CVE-2024-34580
Updated
2026-11-02

Affected products

Affected packages

Affected packages
PackageAffectedFixed
xml-security-c
Ubuntu:16.04:LTS
All versions, plus listed versions
1.7.2-3.11.7.3-11.7.3-1ubuntu0.1
None known
xml-security-c
Ubuntu:18.04:LTS
All versions, plus listed versions
1.7.3-41.7.3-4build11.7.3-4ubuntu0.1
None known
xml-security-c
Ubuntu:20.04:LTS
All versions, plus listed versions
2.0.2-32.0.2-3build1
None known
xml-security-c
Ubuntu:22.04:LTS
All versions, plus listed versions
2.0.2-42.0.3-12.0.4-12.0.4-1build1
None known
xml-security-c
Ubuntu:24.04:LTS
All versions, plus listed versions
2.0.4-22.0.4-2build12.0.4-2build2
None known
xml-security-c
Ubuntu:25.10
All versions, plus listed versions
3.0.0-2
None known
xml-security-c
Ubuntu:26.10
All versions, plus listed versions
3.0.0-2build13.0.0-2ubuntu13.0.0-2ubuntu2
None known
xml-security-c
Ubuntu:26.04:LTS
All versions, plus listed versions
3.0.0-23.0.0-2build1
None known

History

History
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In short

CVE-2024-34580 is a medium vulnerability (CVSS 5.3) in Simplesamlphp Xml-security, published June 26, 2024. Its validity is disputed. EPSS puts the chance of exploitation in the next 30 days at 0.21%, the 10th percentile.

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