What is the CVSS score of CVE-2012-5351?

CVE-2012-5351 has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 6.4 (Medium). CVSS vector: AV:N/AC:L/Au:N/C:P/I:P/A:N. EPSS exploitation probability: 0.3%.

Is there a patch available for CVE-2012-5351?

Yes, a patch is available for CVE-2012-5351. Update the affected software to the latest version immediately.

Axis2 CVE-2012-5351

MEDIUM

Improper Authentication (CWE-287)

2012-10-09 cve@mitre.org

Apache Authentication Bypass Axis2

6.4

CVSS 2.0 · NVD

Severity by source

NVD PRIMARY

6.4 MEDIUM

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

Primary rating from NVD · only source for this CVE.

CVSS VectorNVD

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

Attack Vector

Network

Attack Complexity

Low

Confidentiality

Integrity

Availability

None

Lifecycle Timeline

CVE Published

Oct 09, 2012 - 23:55 cve.org

MEDIUM 6.4

DescriptionCVE.org

AnalysisAI

Apache Axis2 allows remote attackers to forge messages and bypass authentication via a SAML assertion that lacks a Signature element, aka a "Signature exclusion attack," a different vulnerability. Rated medium severity (CVSS 6.4), this vulnerability is remotely exploitable, low attack complexity. This Improper Authentication vulnerability could allow attackers to bypass authentication mechanisms to gain unauthorized access.

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 a SAML assertion that lacks a Signature element, aka a "Signature exclusion attack," a different vulnerability than CVE-2012-4418. 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.