CVE-2012-3451
UnknownEPSS 8.88%
Last modified
CVE-2012-3451 is a vulnerability of currently unknown severity. Apache CXF before 2.4.9, 2.5.x before 2.5.5, and 2.6.x before 2.6.2 allows remote attackers to execute unintended web-service operations by sending a header with a SOAP Action String that is inconsistent with the message body.. EPSS estimates a 8.88% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days.
Description
Apache CXF before 2.4.9, 2.5.x before 2.5.5, and 2.6.x before 2.6.2 allows remote attackers to execute unintended web-service operations by sending a header with a SOAP Action String that is inconsistent with the message body.
Metrics
Weakness Enumeration
Affected Software
| Vendor | Product | Versions |
|---|---|---|
| Apache | Cxf | < 2.4.9 |
| Apache | Cxf | >= 2.5.0, < 2.5.5 |
| Apache | Cxf | >= 2.6.0, < 2.6.2 |
References
- http://cxf.apache.org/cve-2012-3451.htmlVendor Advisory
- http://rhn.redhat.com/errata/RHSA-2012-1591.htmlThird Party Advisory
- http://rhn.redhat.com/errata/RHSA-2012-1592.htmlThird Party Advisory
- http://rhn.redhat.com/errata/RHSA-2012-1594.htmlThird Party Advisory
- http://rhn.redhat.com/errata/RHSA-2013-0256.htmlThird Party Advisory
- http://rhn.redhat.com/errata/RHSA-2013-0257.htmlThird Party Advisory
- http://rhn.redhat.com/errata/RHSA-2013-0258.htmlThird Party Advisory
- http://rhn.redhat.com/errata/RHSA-2013-0259.htmlThird Party Advisory
- http://rhn.redhat.com/errata/RHSA-2013-0726.htmlThird Party Advisory
- http://rhn.redhat.com/errata/RHSA-2013-0743.htmlThird Party Advisory
- http://secunia.com/advisories/51607Third Party Advisory
- http://secunia.com/advisories/52183Third Party Advisory
- http://svn.apache.org/viewvc?view=revision&revision=1368559Patch, Vendor Advisory
- https://bugzilla.redhat.com/show_bug.cgi?id=851896Issue Tracking, Third Party Advisory
- https://exchange.xforce.ibmcloud.com/vulnerabilities/78734Third Party Advisory, VDB Entry
- http://cxf.apache.org/cve-2012-3451.htmlVendor Advisory
- http://rhn.redhat.com/errata/RHSA-2012-1591.htmlThird Party Advisory
- http://rhn.redhat.com/errata/RHSA-2012-1592.htmlThird Party Advisory
- http://rhn.redhat.com/errata/RHSA-2012-1594.htmlThird Party Advisory
- http://rhn.redhat.com/errata/RHSA-2013-0256.htmlThird Party Advisory
- http://rhn.redhat.com/errata/RHSA-2013-0257.htmlThird Party Advisory
- http://rhn.redhat.com/errata/RHSA-2013-0258.htmlThird Party Advisory
- http://rhn.redhat.com/errata/RHSA-2013-0259.htmlThird Party Advisory
- http://rhn.redhat.com/errata/RHSA-2013-0726.htmlThird Party Advisory
- http://rhn.redhat.com/errata/RHSA-2013-0743.htmlThird Party Advisory
- http://secunia.com/advisories/51607Third Party Advisory
- http://secunia.com/advisories/52183Third Party Advisory
- http://svn.apache.org/viewvc?view=revision&revision=1368559Patch, Vendor Advisory
- https://bugzilla.redhat.com/show_bug.cgi?id=851896Issue Tracking, Third Party Advisory
- https://exchange.xforce.ibmcloud.com/vulnerabilities/78734Third Party Advisory, VDB Entry
Timeline
- Published
- Last Modified
- Status
- Modified
Frequently Asked Questions
What is CVE-2012-3451?
Apache CXF before 2.4.9, 2.5.x before 2.5.5, and 2.6.x before 2.6.2 allows remote attackers to execute unintended web-service operations by sending a header with a SOAP Action String that is inconsistent with the message body.
How severe is CVE-2012-3451?
Severity scoring for CVE-2012-3451 is pending analysis. The EPSS model estimates a 8.88% probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
How do I fix CVE-2012-3451?
Check the vendor references and advisories linked above for patched versions and mitigation guidance. You can also run a Strix scan to test if your systems are affected.
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