# CVE-2014-2296: XML external entity (XXE) vulnerability in java/org/jasig/cas/util/SamlUtils.java in Jasig CAS server before 3.4.12.1 and 3.5.x before 3.5.2

- Severity: no CVSS score reported
- Known exploited (CISA KEV): no
- Published: 2018-07-20 · Updated: 2024-08-06

## Affected

- n/a: version range not reported

## Description

XML external entity (XXE) vulnerability in java/org/jasig/cas/util/SamlUtils.java in Jasig CAS server before 3.4.12.1 and 3.5.x before 3.5.2.1, when Google Accounts Integration is enabled, allows remote unauthenticated users to bypass authentication via crafted XML data.

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## References

- http://jasig.275507.n4.nabble.com/CAS-3-5-2-1-and-3-4-12-1-Security-Releases-td4662444.html
- https://vigilance.fr/vulnerability/Jasig-CAS-Server-bypassing-authentication-via-Google-Accounts-Integration-14512

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