CVE-2019-12452

Name: CVE-2019-12452
Creator: NVD / NIST
Published: 2019-05-29T19:29:00.58+00:00
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/zero/1.0/

UnknownEPSS 2.59%

Last modified Jun 17, 2026

CVE-2019-12452 is a vulnerability of currently unknown severity. types/types.go in Containous Traefik 1.7.x through 1.7.11, when the --api flag is used and the API is publicly reachable and exposed without sufficient access control (which is contrary to the API documentation), allows remote authenticated users to discover password hashes by reading the Basic HTTP Authentication or Digest HTTP Authentication section, or discover a key by reading the ClientTLS section. These can be found in the JSON response to a /api request.. EPSS estimates a 2.59% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days.

Description

types/types.go in Containous Traefik 1.7.x through 1.7.11, when the --api flag is used and the API is publicly reachable and exposed without sufficient access control (which is contrary to the API documentation), allows remote authenticated users to discover password hashes by reading the Basic HTTP Authentication or Digest HTTP Authentication section, or discover a key by reading the ClientTLS section. These can be found in the JSON response to a /api request.

Metrics

EPSS Probability

2.59%

83.3th percentile

Probability of exploitation in the next 30 days. Learn more

Weakness Enumeration

CWE-522

Affected Software

Vendor	Product	Versions
Traefik	Traefik	>= 1.7.0, <= 1.7.11

References

https://docs.traefik.io/configuration/api/#securityExploit, Vendor Advisory
https://github.com/containous/traefik/issues/4917Exploit, Third Party Advisory
https://github.com/containous/traefik/pull/4918Exploit, Patch, Third Party Advisory
https://docs.traefik.io/configuration/api/#securityExploit, Vendor Advisory
https://github.com/containous/traefik/issues/4917Exploit, Third Party Advisory
https://github.com/containous/traefik/pull/4918Exploit, Patch, Third Party Advisory

Timeline

Published: May 29, 2019
Last Modified: Jun 17, 2026
Status: Modified

Frequently Asked Questions

What is CVE-2019-12452?

How severe is CVE-2019-12452?

Severity scoring for CVE-2019-12452 is pending analysis. The EPSS model estimates a 2.59% probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

How do I fix CVE-2019-12452?

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