Bug ID 505662: Signed SAML IdP/SP exported metadata contains some elements in wrong order

Last Modified: Jul 18, 2026

Affected Product(s):
BIG-IP APM(all modules)

Known Affected Versions:
11.6.0, 11.6.0 hf1, 11.6.0 hf2, 11.6.0 hf3, 11.6.0 hf4, 11.6.0 hf5, 11.6.0 hf6, 11.6.0 hf7, 11.6.0 hf8, 11.6.1, 11.6.1 hf1, 11.6.1 hf2, 11.6.2, 11.6.2 hf1, 11.6.3, 11.6.3.1, 11.6.3.2, 11.6.3.3, 11.6.3.4, 11.6.4, 11.6.5, 11.6.5.1, 11.6.5.2, 11.6.5.3

Fixed In:
12.0.0

Opened: Feb 09, 2015

Severity: 3-Major

Symptoms

Location of <Signature> element is incorrect when exporting signed metadata from the BIG-IP system when configured as a SAML Identity Provider (IdP) or Service Provider (SP).

Impact

External SAML product may not be able to import metadata produced by BIG-IP system.

Conditions

BIG-IP is configured as IdP or SP. Administrator chooses to sign exported metadata.

Workaround

Metadata could be edited manually in text editor to move <Signature> element to correct location.

Fix Information

The location of the <Signature> element is now correct in exported signed metadata, whether the BIG-IP system is configured as a SAML Identity Provider (IdP) or Service Provider (SP).

Behavior Change

Guides & references

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