Description
SimpleSAMLphp SAML2 library is a PHP library for SAML2 related functionality. When loading an (untrusted) XML document, for example the SAMLResponse, it's possible to induce an XXE. This vulnerability is fixed in 4.6.14 and 5.0.0-alpha.18.
Affected products
| Vendor | Product | Affected | Fixed |
|---|---|---|---|
| simplesamlphp | saml2 | < 4.6.14, >= 5.0.0-alpha.1, < 5.0.0-alpha.18 | — |
Fixed in Linux distributions
Distributions backport fixes, so the version that fixes this vulnerability differs per release — upgrade to at least the version shown. From the distributions' security trackers and advisories.
Debian
Security tracker ↗| Release | Package | Fixed in | Advisory |
|---|---|---|---|
| Debian 14 | simplesamlphp | 1.19.7-1+deb12u1 | — |
| Debian 12 | simplesamlphp | 1.19.7-1+deb12u1 | DSA-5822-1 |
| Debian 11 | simplesamlphp | 1.19.0-1+deb11u1 | DLA-3981-1 |
Ubuntu
Security tracker ↗| Release | Package | Fixed in | Advisory |
|---|---|---|---|
| Ubuntu 25.10 | simplesamlphp | No fix yet | — |
| Ubuntu 24.04 LTS | simplesamlphp | No fix yet | — |
Show 4 more (older releases, extended support, other products)Fewer releases
| Release | Package | Fixed in | Advisory |
|---|---|---|---|
| Ubuntu Pro 22.04 LTS | simplesamlphp | No fix yet | — |
| Ubuntu Pro 20.04 LTS | simplesamlphp | No fix yet | — |
| Ubuntu Pro 18.04 LTS | simplesamlphp | No fix yet | — |
| Ubuntu Pro 16.04 LTS | simplesamlphp | No fix yet | — |
Public exploits
Exploit or proof-of-concept code for this vulnerability is publicly available, which lowers the bar for attackers. Treat it as a reason to patch sooner.
Third-party code, not reviewed by us. Public PoCs are sometimes fake or contain malware. Read the code first and run it only in an isolated lab, against systems you are authorised to test.
GitHub 1 repository
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heartlesseorg-dot/CVE-2024-52806-PoC ★ 0 · Aug 12, 2026
Sources: PoC-in-GitHub, Metasploit Framework, Exploit-DB — updated daily. Only links are listed; no exploit code is hosted here.
Affected packages
| Ecosystem | Package | Affected | Fixed | Record |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Packagist | simplesamlphp/saml2 | < 4.6.14 | 4.6.14 | GHSA-pxm4-r5ph-q2m2 |
| Packagist | simplesamlphp/saml2-legacy | < 4.6.14 | 4.6.14 | GHSA-pxm4-r5ph-q2m2 |
Advisories 2
- DSA-5822-1 simplesamlphp - security update Debian Security (DSA / DLA) · Mar 9, 2026
- DLA-3981-1 simplesamlphp - security update Debian Security (DSA / DLA) · Mar 9, 2026