CVE-2012-2378

Name: CVE-2012-2378
Creator: NVD / NIST
Published: 2013-01-05T00:55:02.883+00:00
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/zero/1.0/

UnknownEPSS 3.93%

Last modified Jun 16, 2026

CVE-2012-2378 is a vulnerability of currently unknown severity. Apache CXF 2.4.5 through 2.4.7, 2.5.1 through 2.5.3, and 2.6.x before 2.6.1, does not properly enforce child policies of a WS-SecurityPolicy 1.1 SupportingToken policy on the client side, which allows remote attackers to bypass the (1) AlgorithmSuite, (2) SignedParts, (3) SignedElements, (4) EncryptedParts, and (5) EncryptedElements policies.. EPSS estimates a 3.93% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days.

Description

Apache CXF 2.4.5 through 2.4.7, 2.5.1 through 2.5.3, and 2.6.x before 2.6.1, does not properly enforce child policies of a WS-SecurityPolicy 1.1 SupportingToken policy on the client side, which allows remote attackers to bypass the (1) AlgorithmSuite, (2) SignedParts, (3) SignedElements, (4) EncryptedParts, and (5) EncryptedElements policies.

Metrics

EPSS Probability

3.93%

89.0th percentile

Probability of exploitation in the next 30 days. Learn more

Weakness Enumeration

CWE-264

Affected Software

Vendor	Product	Versions
Apache	Cxf	2.4.5
Apache	Cxf	2.4.6
Apache	Cxf	2.4.7
Apache	Cxf	2.5.1
Apache	Cxf	2.5.2
Apache	Cxf	2.5.3
Apache	Cxf	2.6.0

References

Timeline

Published: Jan 5, 2013
Last Modified: Jun 16, 2026
Status: Modified

Frequently Asked Questions

What is CVE-2012-2378?

How severe is CVE-2012-2378?

Severity scoring for CVE-2012-2378 is pending analysis. The EPSS model estimates a 3.93% probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

How do I fix CVE-2012-2378?

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Source: NVD / NIST