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The application must use the NotOnOrAfter condition when using the SubjectConfirmation element in a SAML assertion.

An XCCDF Rule

Description

SAML is a standard for exchanging authentication and authorization data between security domains. SAML uses security tokens containing assertions to pass information about a principal (usually an end user) between a SAML authority, (identity provider), and a SAML consumer, (service provider). SAML assertions are usually made about a subject, (user) represented by the <Subject> element. When a SAML assertion is used with a <SubjectConfirmation> element, a begin and end time for the <SubjectConfirmation> should be set to prevent reuse of the message at a later time. Not setting a specific time period for the <SubjectConfirmation>, may grant immediate access to an attacker and result in an immediate loss of confidentiality.

ID
SV-222403r960759_rule
Version
APSC-DV-000230
Severity
High
References
Updated

Remediation Templates

A Manual Procedure

Design and configure the application to use the <NotOnOrAfter> condition when using the <SubjectConfirmation> element in a SAML assertion.