Authentication Bypass in Apache CXF SOAP Services
CVE-2012-0803

9.8CRITICAL

Key Information:

Vendor

Apache
Status
Cxf
Vendor
CVE Published:
8 August 2017

What is CVE-2012-0803?

The WS-SP UsernameToken policy employed in Apache CXF versions 2.4.5 and 2.5.1 contains a flaw that allows remote attackers to bypass authentication mechanisms. By sending an empty UsernameToken as part of a SOAP request, attackers can gain unauthorized access, potentially compromising sensitive data and functionalities within applications utilizing this framework.

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References

http://marc.info/?l=full-disclosure&m=132861746008002
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http://svn.apache.org/viewvc?view=revision&revision=1233457
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https://lists.apache.org/thread.html/rc774278135816e7afc9...
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CVSS V3.1

Score:
9.8
Severity:
CRITICAL
Confidentiality:
High
Integrity:
High
Availability:
High
Attack Vector:
Network
Attack Complexity:
Low
Privileges Required:
None
User Interaction:
None
Scope:
Unchanged

Timeline

  • Vulnerability published

  • Vulnerability Reserved

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