What is the CVSS score of CVE-2012-4418?

CVE-2012-4418 has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 5.8 (Medium). CVSS vector: AV:N/AC:M/Au:N/C:P/I:P/A:N. EPSS exploitation probability: 0.3%.

Is there a public PoC exploit available for CVE-2012-4418?

Yes, a public proof-of-concept exploit is available for CVE-2012-4418. Prioritise patching immediately. EPSS: 0.3%.

Is there a patch available for CVE-2012-4418?

Yes, a patch is available for CVE-2012-4418. Update the affected software to the latest version immediately.

Axis2 CVE-2012-4418

MEDIUM

Improper Authentication (CWE-287)

2012-10-09 secalert@redhat.com

Apache Authentication Bypass Axis2

5.8

CVSS 2.0 · NVD

Severity by source

NVD PRIMARY

5.8 MEDIUM

AV:N/AC:M/Au:N/C:P/I:P/A:N

Primary rating from NVD · only source for this CVE.

CVSS VectorNVD

AV:N/AC:M/Au:N/C:P/I:P/A:N

Attack Vector

Network

Attack Complexity

Confidentiality

Integrity

Availability

None

Lifecycle Timeline

CVE Published

Oct 09, 2012 - 23:55 cve.org

MEDIUM 5.8

Blast Radius

ecosystem impact

† from your stack dependencies † transitive graph · vuln.today resolves 4-path depth

9 maven packages depend on org.apache.axis2:axis2 (6 direct, 3 indirect)

Ecosystem-wide dependent count for version 1.7.9.

DescriptionCVE.org

Apache Axis2 allows remote attackers to forge messages and bypass authentication via an "XML Signature wrapping attack."

AnalysisAI

Apache Axis2 allows remote attackers to forge messages and bypass authentication via an "XML Signature wrapping attack.". Rated medium severity (CVSS 5.8), this vulnerability is remotely exploitable. Public exploit code available.

Technical ContextAI

This vulnerability is classified as Improper Authentication (CWE-287), which allows attackers to bypass authentication mechanisms to gain unauthorized access. Apache Axis2 allows remote attackers to forge messages and bypass authentication via an "XML Signature wrapping attack." Affected products include: Apache Axis2.

RemediationAI

A vendor patch is available. Apply the latest security update as soon as possible. Implement multi-factor authentication, enforce strong password policies, use proven authentication frameworks.