How severe is CVE-2012-3369?

CVE-2012-3369 has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 4.0, rated medium severity.

Is CVE-2012-3369 being actively exploited?

It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 3% (84th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

What products are affected by CVE-2012-3369?

CVE-2012-3369 primarily affects Redhat Jboss Enterprise Web Platform. In total, 3 product configurations (CPEs) are listed as vulnerable; see the affected-products list for the exact versions.

How do I fix CVE-2012-3369?

Review the linked vendor and NVD advisories for patched versions and mitigations, then upgrade or apply the recommended workaround.

When was CVE-2012-3369 published?

CVE-2012-3369 was published on 2013-02-05 and last updated on 2026-06-16.

CVE-2012-3369

CVE-2012-3369 is a medium-severity vulnerability in Redhat Jboss Enterprise Web Platform with a CVSS 2.0 base score of 4.0. It is not currently listed as actively exploited by CISA, and its EPSS exploit-prediction score is low. The underlying weakness is classified as CWE-264.

Key facts

Severity: Medium (CVSS 2.0 base score 4.0)
EPSS exploit prediction: 3% (84th percentile)
Actively exploited: Not listed in CISA KEV
Weakness: CWE-264
Affected product: Redhat Jboss Enterprise Web Platform
Published: 2013-02-05
Last modified: 2026-06-16

Description

The CallerIdentityLoginModule in JBoss Enterprise Application Platform (EAP) before 5.2.0, Web Platform (EWP) before 5.2.0, BRMS Platform before 5.3.1, and SOA Platform before 5.3.1 allows remote attackers to gain privileges of the previous user via a null password, which causes the previous user's password to be used.

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2012-3369?: The CallerIdentityLoginModule in JBoss Enterprise Application Platform (EAP) before 5.2.0, Web Platform (EWP) before 5.2.0, BRMS Platform before 5.3.1, and SOA Platform before 5.3.1 allows remote attackers to gain privileges of the previous user via a null password, which causes the previous user's password to be used.
How severe is CVE-2012-3369?: CVE-2012-3369 has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 4.0, rated medium severity.
Is CVE-2012-3369 being actively exploited?: It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 3% (84th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
What products are affected by CVE-2012-3369?: CVE-2012-3369 primarily affects Redhat Jboss Enterprise Web Platform. In total, 3 product configurations (CPEs) are listed as vulnerable; see the affected-products list for the exact versions.
How do I fix CVE-2012-3369?: Review the linked vendor and NVD advisories for patched versions and mitigations, then upgrade or apply the recommended workaround.
When was CVE-2012-3369 published?: CVE-2012-3369 was published on 2013-02-05 and last updated on 2026-06-16.

References

Affected products (3)

cpe:2.3:a:redhat:jboss_enterprise_web_platform:5.2.0:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:redhat:jboss_enterprise_application_platform:5.2.0:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:redhat:jboss_enterprise_brms_platform:*:*:*:*:*:*:*:*

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