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CVE-2012-5886

UnknownEPSS 8.77%

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CVE-2012-5886 is a vulnerability of currently unknown severity. The HTTP Digest Access Authentication implementation in Apache Tomcat 5.5.x before 5.5.36, 6.x before 6.0.36, and 7.x before 7.0.30 caches information about the authenticated user within the session state, which makes it easier for remote attackers to bypass authentication via vectors related to the session ID.. EPSS estimates a 8.77% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days.

Description

The HTTP Digest Access Authentication implementation in Apache Tomcat 5.5.x before 5.5.36, 6.x before 6.0.36, and 7.x before 7.0.30 caches information about the authenticated user within the session state, which makes it easier for remote attackers to bypass authentication via vectors related to the session ID.

Metrics

EPSS Probability
8.77%

94.5th percentile

Probability of exploitation in the next 30 days. Learn more

Weakness Enumeration

Affected Software

VendorProductVersions
ApacheTomcat5.5.0
ApacheTomcat5.5.1
ApacheTomcat5.5.2
ApacheTomcat5.5.3
ApacheTomcat5.5.4
ApacheTomcat5.5.5
ApacheTomcat5.5.6
ApacheTomcat5.5.7
ApacheTomcat5.5.8
ApacheTomcat5.5.9
ApacheTomcat5.5.10
ApacheTomcat5.5.11
ApacheTomcat5.5.12
ApacheTomcat5.5.13
ApacheTomcat5.5.14
ApacheTomcat5.5.15
ApacheTomcat5.5.16
ApacheTomcat5.5.17
ApacheTomcat5.5.18
ApacheTomcat5.5.19
ApacheTomcat5.5.20
ApacheTomcat5.5.21
ApacheTomcat5.5.22
ApacheTomcat5.5.23
ApacheTomcat5.5.24
ApacheTomcat5.5.25
ApacheTomcat5.5.26
ApacheTomcat5.5.27
ApacheTomcat5.5.28
ApacheTomcat5.5.29
ApacheTomcat5.5.30
ApacheTomcat5.5.31
ApacheTomcat5.5.32
ApacheTomcat5.5.33
ApacheTomcat5.5.34
ApacheTomcat5.5.35
ApacheTomcat6.0
ApacheTomcat6.0.0
ApacheTomcat6.0.1
ApacheTomcat6.0.2
ApacheTomcat6.0.3
ApacheTomcat6.0.4
ApacheTomcat6.0.5
ApacheTomcat6.0.6
ApacheTomcat6.0.7
ApacheTomcat6.0.8
ApacheTomcat6.0.9
ApacheTomcat6.0.10
ApacheTomcat6.0.11
ApacheTomcat6.0.12

Showing 50 of 94 affected configurations. See NVD for the full list.

References

Timeline

Published
Last Modified
Status
Modified

Frequently Asked Questions

What is CVE-2012-5886?
The HTTP Digest Access Authentication implementation in Apache Tomcat 5.5.x before 5.5.36, 6.x before 6.0.36, and 7.x before 7.0.30 caches information about the authenticated user within the session state, which makes it easier for remote attackers to bypass authentication via vectors related to the session ID.
How severe is CVE-2012-5886?
Severity scoring for CVE-2012-5886 is pending analysis. The EPSS model estimates a 8.77% probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
How do I fix CVE-2012-5886?
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