XML Signature Wrapping Attack in Apache Axis2
CVE-2012-4418

Currently unrated

Key Information:

Vendor: Apache
Status: Axis2
Vendor: CVE Published:; 9 October 2012

What is CVE-2012-4418?

The vulnerability in Apache Axis2 allows remote attackers to exploit an XML Signature wrapping attack. This security flaw enables attackers to forge messages that can manipulate the data being sent to the server. By leveraging this vulnerability, malicious actors are capable of bypassing authentication mechanisms, thus gaining unauthorized access to sensitive resources. This risk highlights the importance of securing XML processing in web services to prevent unauthorized actions and data breaches.

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