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Axis CVE-2012-5784

MEDIUM
Improper Input Validation (CWE-20)
2012-11-04 cve@mitre.org
Apache Java Information Disclosure Activemq Axis Paypal Mass Pay Payments Pro Transactional Information Soap
5.8
CVSS 2.0 · NVD
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Vulnerability Assessment

Weakness
CWE
CWE-20
OWASP Top 10:2025
A05:2025 - Injection
ASVS 5.0
V2 - Validation and Business Logic Input validation, allowlisting
Impact

CVSS score of 5.8 (MEDIUM). Attack characteristics: network attack vector, M complexity. Public proof-of-concept exploit code is available. EPSS exploitation probability: 1.57%.
Exploit ScenarioDerived

This vulnerability can be exploited remotely over the network. Successful exploitation could compromise the medium-severity affected system.
This Month Plan within 30 days. Why: MEDIUM severity (CVSS 4.0-6.9).
No patch listed yet 1.6% exploitation probability (EPSS)

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AnalysisAI

Apache Axis 1.4 and earlier, as used in PayPal Payments Pro, PayPal Mass Pay, PayPal Transactional Information SOAP, the Java Message Service implementation in Apache ActiveMQ, and other products,. Rated medium severity (CVSS 5.8), this vulnerability is remotely exploitable. Public exploit code available and no vendor patch available.

RemediationAI

No vendor patch is available at time of analysis. Monitor vendor advisories for updates. Apply vendor patches when available. Implement network segmentation and monitoring as interim mitigations.

Affected Packages

maven axis:axis no fix
maven org.apache.axis:axis no fix

Source: OSV (Open Source Vulnerabilities)

Affects your stack

Affects 2 packages in maven

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Technical ContextAI · show details

This vulnerability is classified under CWE-20. Apache Axis 1.4 and earlier, as used in PayPal Payments Pro, PayPal Mass Pay, PayPal Transactional Information SOAP, the Java Message Service implementation in Apache ActiveMQ, and other products, does not verify that the server hostname matches a domain name in the subject's Common Name (CN) or subjectAltName field of the X.509 certificate, which allows man-in-the-middle attackers to spoof SSL servers via an arbitrary valid certificate. Affected products include: Apache Activemq, Apache Axis, Paypal Mass Pay, Paypal Payments Pro, Paypal Transactional Information Soap.

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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

Attack Vector
Network
Attack Complexity
M
Confidentiality
P
Integrity
P
Availability
None

DescriptionCVE.org

Apache Axis 1.4 and earlier, as used in PayPal Payments Pro, PayPal Mass Pay, PayPal Transactional Information SOAP, the Java Message Service implementation in Apache ActiveMQ, and other products, does not verify that the server hostname matches a domain name in the subject's Common Name (CN) or subjectAltName field of the X.509 certificate, which allows man-in-the-middle attackers to spoof SSL servers via an arbitrary valid certificate.

Blast Radius

ecosystem impact
† from your stack dependencies † transitive graph · vuln.today resolves 4-path depth
  • 384 maven packages depend on axis:axis (83 direct, 303 indirect)
  • 469 maven packages depend on org.apache.axis:axis (132 direct, 342 indirect)

Ecosystem-wide dependent count for version 1.4 and other introduced versions.

Threat Intelligence Overview

EPSS Score
1.6%
Top 18% exploitable
Exploit
POC
Public exploit code exists
Data Quality
3 sources
Confidence: Low
NVD CVE.org EPSS

How this decision was reached

The engine reads each signal below and applies a fixed list of rules from top to bottom. The first rule that matches sets the recommended action – like a statement, every line is shown.

SignalValue
Severity MEDIUM
CISA KEV No
Public POC Yes
EPSS 1.6%
Patch available No
Active threat No
Deciding rule
MEDIUM severity (CVSS 4.0-6.9)
What every action level means
Emergency Immediate action required. Criteria: CRITICAL + in CISA KEV (actively exploited) without patch, OR CRITICAL + EPSS > 30% without patch, OR CRITICAL + active threat signals without patch.
Act Now Prioritize within 24-48h. Criteria: in KEV with patch available, OR CRITICAL + public POC, OR HIGH + EPSS > 10%, OR CRITICAL + active threat, OR any CRITICAL severity.
This Week Schedule remediation this week. Criteria: HIGH severity (CVSS 7.0-8.9). Patch within normal change window.
This Month Plan within 30 days. Criteria: MEDIUM severity (CVSS 4.0-6.9), lower exploitation probability. Include in regular patch cycle.
Monitor Track and reassess. Criteria: LOW severity (CVSS 0.1-3.9), minimal exploitation risk. No immediate action needed.

SSVC AssessmentENISA

SSVC Decision· derived
Scheduled
Exploitation· derived
Poc
System Exposure· derived
Open
Automatable· derived
No
Human Impact· derived
Medium

Priority Score

51
Low Medium High Critical
KEV: 0
EPSS: +2
CVSS: +29
PoC: +20
Weaponized: 0
Threat intel: 0
Gov advisory: 0

Attack Technique

Information Disclosure MEDIUM

Information disclosure occurs when an application unintentionally exposes sensitive data that aids attackers in reconnaissance or directly compromises security.

Affected Products (CPE)CVE.org

cpe:2.3:a:apache:activemq:*:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:apache:axis:*:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:apache:axis:-:alpha1:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:apache:axis:-:alpha2:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:apache:axis:-:alpha3:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:apache:axis:-:beta1:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:apache:axis:-:beta2:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:apache:axis:-:beta3:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:apache:axis:1.0:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:apache:axis:1.0:beta:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:apache:axis:1.0:rc1:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:apache:axis:1.0:rc2:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:apache:axis:1.1:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:apache:axis:1.1:beta:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:apache:axis:1.1:rc1:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:apache:axis:1.1:rc2:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:apache:axis:1.2:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:apache:axis:1.2:alpha:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:apache:axis:1.2:beta1:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:apache:axis:1.2:beta2:*:*:*:*:*:*
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References

Advisories & patches
REF http://lists.opensuse.org/opensuse-security-announce/2019-06/msg00007.html REF http://lists.opensuse.org/opensuse-security-announce/2019-06/msg00022.html REF http://rhn.redhat.com/errata/RHSA-2013-0269.html REF http://rhn.redhat.com/errata/RHSA-2013-0683.html REF http://rhn.redhat.com/errata/RHSA-2014-0037.html REF http://secunia.com/advisories/51219 REF http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/56408 REF https://exchange.xforce.ibmcloud.com/vulnerabilities/79829 REF https://lists.apache.org/thread.html/44d4e88a5fa8ae60deb752029afe9054da87c5f859caf296fcf585e5%40%3Cjava-dev.axis.apache.org%3E REF https://lists.apache.org/thread.html/5e6c92145deddcecf70c3604041dcbd615efa2d37632fc2b9c367780%40%3Cjava-dev.axis.apache.org%3E REF https://lists.apache.org/thread.html/8aa25c99eeb0693fc229ec87d1423b5ed5d58558618706d8aba1d832%40%3Cjava-dev.axis.apache.org%3E REF https://lists.apache.org/thread.html/a308887782e05da7cf692e4851ae2bd429a038570cbf594e6631cc8d%40%3Cjava-dev.axis.apache.org%3E REF https://lists.apache.org/thread.html/de2af12dcaba653d02b03235327ca4aa930401813a3cced8e151d29c%40%3Cjava-dev.axis.apache.org%3E

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