What is the CVSS score of CVE-2012-5886?

CVE-2012-5886 has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 5.0 (Medium). CVSS vector: AV:N/AC:L/Au:N/C:N/I:P/A:N. EPSS exploitation probability: 0.6%.

Is there a patch available for CVE-2012-5886?

Yes, a patch is available for CVE-2012-5886. Update the affected software to the latest version immediately.

Tomcat CVE-2012-5886

MEDIUM

Improper Authentication (CWE-287)

2012-11-17 cve@mitre.org

Tomcat Apache Authentication Bypass

5.0

CVSS 2.0 · NVD

Severity by source

NVD PRIMARY

5.0 MEDIUM

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

Primary rating from NVD · only source for this CVE.

CVSS VectorNVD

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

Attack Vector

Network

Attack Complexity

Low

Confidentiality

None

Integrity

Availability

None

Lifecycle Timeline

CVE Published

Nov 17, 2012 - 19:55 cve.org

MEDIUM 5.0

DescriptionCVE.org

The HTTP Digest Access Authentication implementation in Apache Tomcat 5.5.x before 5.5.36, 6.x before 6.0.36, and 7.x before 7.0.30 caches information about the authenticated user within the session state, which makes it easier for remote attackers to bypass authentication via vectors related to the session ID.

AnalysisAI

The HTTP Digest Access Authentication implementation in Apache Tomcat 5.5.x before 5.5.36, 6.x before 6.0.36, and 7.x before 7.0.30 caches information about the authenticated user within the session. Rated medium severity (CVSS 5.0), 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. The HTTP Digest Access Authentication implementation in Apache Tomcat 5.5.x before 5.5.36, 6.x before 6.0.36, and 7.x before 7.0.30 caches information about the authenticated user within the session state, which makes it easier for remote attackers to bypass authentication via vectors related to the session ID. Affected products include: Apache Tomcat. Version information: before 5.5.36.

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.