CVE-2019-3878
Published Mar 26, 2019 · Updated Nov 3, 2026
Original summary
Normalized public record · Updated Nov 3, 2026
A vulnerability was found in mod_auth_mellon before v0.14.2. If Apache is configured as a reverse proxy and mod_auth_mellon is configured to only let through authenticated users (with the require valid-user directive), adding special HTTP headers that are normally used to start the special SAML ECP (non-browser based) can be used to bypass authentication.
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QFinch assessment
A vulnerability was found in mod_auth_mellon before v0.14.2. If Apache is configured as a reverse proxy and mod_auth_mellon is configured to only let through authenticated users (with the require valid-user directive), adding special HTTP headers that are normally used to start the special SAML ECP (non-browser based) can be used to bypass authentication.
Evidence: public source recordsAffected products
| Affected package, product or range | Fix status |
|---|---|
| Consult the referenced vendor advisory for affected versions. | Consult source advisory |
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Remediation
Apply the vendor-supported fixed release or mitigation, then verify the affected component is no longer reachable.
- Confirm the affected product and reachable code path exist in your environment.
- Apply the vendor-supported patch or mitigation from the primary advisory.
- Rescan the exact deployed revision and retain verification evidence.
Evidence coverage
- SSVC priority
- MEDIUM
- Confidence
- Not available
- Aliases
- None reported
Scores appear only when corresponding evidence exists. Missing data is never interpreted as zero risk.
Sources and record history
- bugzilla.redhat.com ↗
- Source repository ↗
- USN-3924-1 ↗
- FEDORA-2019-db1e9b3002 ↗
- FEDORA-2019-2d8ee47f61 ↗
- RHSA-2019:0746 ↗
- RHSA-2019:0766 ↗
- RHSA-2019:0985 ↗
- RHBA-2019:0959 ↗
Record history
Published Mar 26, 2019 · Last refreshed Nov 3, 2026