Apache Axis2 improper authentication

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Summaryinfo

A vulnerability categorized as problematic has been discovered in Apache Axis2. This affects an unknown part. The manipulation results in improper authentication. This vulnerability was named CVE-2012-4418. There is no available exploit.

Detailsinfo

A vulnerability classified as critical has been found in Apache Axis2 (affected version unknown). Affected is an unknown functionality. The manipulation with an unknown input leads to a improper authentication vulnerability. CWE is classifying the issue as CWE-287. When an actor claims to have a given identity, the product does not prove or insufficiently proves that the claim is correct. This is going to have an impact on confidentiality, and integrity. CVE summarizes:

Apache Axis2 allows remote attackers to forge messages and bypass authentication via an "XML Signature wrapping attack."

The weakness was presented 10/09/2012 by Juraj Somorovsky as Bug 856755 as not defined bug report (Bugzilla). The advisory is available at bugzilla.redhat.com. This vulnerability is traded as CVE-2012-4418 since 08/21/2012. It is possible to launch the attack remotely. The exploitation doesn't require any form of authentication. The technical details are unknown and an exploit is not available.

There is no information about possible countermeasures known. It may be suggested to replace the affected object with an alternative product.

The vulnerability is also documented in the vulnerability database at SecurityFocus (BID 55508†). See VDB-62661 for similar entry. If you want to get best quality of vulnerability data, you may have to visit VulDB.

Productinfo

Vendor

• Apache

Name

• Axis2

License

• open-source

Website

• Vendor: https://www.apache.org/

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CVSSv4info

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CVSSv3info

VulDB Meta Base Score: 6.5
VulDB Meta Temp Score: 6.5

VulDB Base Score: 6.5
VulDB Temp Score: 6.5
VulDB Vector: 🔍
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Exploitinginfo

Class: Improper authentication
CWE: CWE-287
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Physical: No
Local: No
Remote: Yes

Availability: 🔍
Status: Not defined

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OpenVAS ID: 865447
OpenVAS Name: Apache Axis2 1.6.2 Multiple Vulnerabilities
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Threat Intelligenceinfo

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Countermeasuresinfo

Recommended: no mitigation known
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Timelineinfo

08/21/2012 🔍
09/12/2012 +22 days 🔍
10/09/2012 +27 days 🔍
10/09/2012 +0 days 🔍
03/24/2015 +896 days 🔍
03/16/2019 +1453 days 🔍

Sourcesinfo

Vendor: apache.org

Advisory: Bug 856755
Researcher: Juraj Somorovsky
Status: Not defined
Confirmation: 🔍

CVE: CVE-2012-4418 (🔍)
GCVE (CVE): GCVE-0-2012-4418
GCVE (VulDB): GCVE-100-62658
SecurityFocus: 55508 - Apache Axis2 XML Signature Wrapping Security Vulnerability

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Entryinfo

Created: 03/24/2015 12:22
Updated: 03/16/2019 14:44
Changes: 03/24/2015 12:22 (48), 03/16/2019 14:44 (9)
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Cache ID: 216::103

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