Detect SimpleSAMLphp
SimpleSAMLphp is an open-source PHP authentication application that provides support for SAML 2.0 as a Service Provider (SP) or Identity Provider (IdP).
Detection looks at cookies across 2 fingerprint rules among the site's public responses.
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Websites using SimpleSAMLphp
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Signal classes
PluginView evaluates public page signals in these classes when identifying SimpleSAMLphp. Individual fingerprint rule bodies are proprietary and are not published.
- Cookies
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Example public indicators for SimpleSAMLphp
Illustrative indicators derived from public catalog metadata for SimpleSAMLphp. A live scan may match additional proprietary rules beyond these examples.
- SimpleSAML
- SimpleSAMLSessionID
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What a detection means
- Establishes
- One or more public signals on the scanned page matched a known SimpleSAMLphp signature (2 rules) at the time of the scan.
- Does not establish
- A sitewide install of SimpleSAMLphp, an active vendor contract, exclusive use, or that SimpleSAMLphp is still in place today.
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How to check a site for SimpleSAMLphp
- 1. Enter the website URL in the scan form — homepage, pricing, checkout, or login pages usually expose the strongest SimpleSAMLphp signals.
- 2. PluginView reads only public responses (cookies) and scores them against the SimpleSAMLphp signature set (2 rules).
- 3. Review the confidence score and text explanation for SimpleSAMLphp on the results page.
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Commonly implies
A confirmed SimpleSAMLphp match also implies these technologies are present.
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FAQ: detecting SimpleSAMLphp
- Can PluginView detect SimpleSAMLphp without logging in?
- Yes. PluginView only reads publicly accessible responses when checking for SimpleSAMLphp — typically cookies. It does not bypass authentication or paywalls.
- What category is SimpleSAMLphp?
- SimpleSAMLphp is classified under Authentication in the PluginView directory.
- How many fingerprint rules cover SimpleSAMLphp?
- This reference currently tracks 2 fingerprint rules across cookies. Individual rule bodies are proprietary and are not published.
- What public signals suggest a site uses SimpleSAMLphp?
- Illustrative public indicators for SimpleSAMLphp include SimpleSAML; SimpleSAMLSessionID. A live scan may match additional proprietary rules beyond these examples.
