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CVE-2012-5055

UnknownEPSS 1.94%

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CVE-2012-5055 is a vulnerability of currently unknown severity. DaoAuthenticationProvider in VMware SpringSource Spring Security before 2.0.8, 3.0.x before 3.0.8, and 3.1.x before 3.1.3 does not check the password if the user is not found, which makes the response delay shorter and might allow remote attackers to enumerate valid usernames via a series of login requests.. EPSS estimates a 1.94% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days.

Description

DaoAuthenticationProvider in VMware SpringSource Spring Security before 2.0.8, 3.0.x before 3.0.8, and 3.1.x before 3.1.3 does not check the password if the user is not found, which makes the response delay shorter and might allow remote attackers to enumerate valid usernames via a series of login requests.

Metrics

EPSS Probability
1.94%

77.5th percentile

Probability of exploitation in the next 30 days. Learn more

Weakness Enumeration

Affected Software

VendorProductVersions
VmwareSpringsource Spring Security<= 2.0.6
VmwareSpringsource Spring Security2.0.0
VmwareSpringsource Spring Security2.0.1
VmwareSpringsource Spring Security2.0.2
VmwareSpringsource Spring Security2.0.3
VmwareSpringsource Spring Security2.0.4
VmwareSpringsource Spring Security2.0.5
VmwareSpringsource Spring Security3.0.0
VmwareSpringsource Spring Security3.0.1
VmwareSpringsource Spring Security3.0.2
VmwareSpringsource Spring Security3.0.3
VmwareSpringsource Spring Security3.0.4
VmwareSpringsource Spring Security3.0.5
VmwareSpringsource Spring Security3.1.1
VmwareSpringsource Spring Security3.1.2

References

Timeline

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Status
Modified

Frequently Asked Questions

What is CVE-2012-5055?
DaoAuthenticationProvider in VMware SpringSource Spring Security before 2.0.8, 3.0.x before 3.0.8, and 3.1.x before 3.1.3 does not check the password if the user is not found, which makes the response delay shorter and might allow remote attackers to enumerate valid usernames via a series of login requests.
How severe is CVE-2012-5055?
Severity scoring for CVE-2012-5055 is pending analysis. The EPSS model estimates a 1.94% probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
How do I fix CVE-2012-5055?
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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Source: NVD / NIST