CVE-2012-3451

CVE-2012-3451 is a medium-severity vulnerability in Apache Cxf with a CVSS 2.0 base score of 4.3. 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-20.

Key facts

Description

Apache CXF before 2.4.9, 2.5.x before 2.5.5, and 2.6.x before 2.6.2 allows remote attackers to execute unintended web-service operations by sending a header with a SOAP Action String that is inconsistent with the message body.

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2012-3451?
Apache CXF before 2.4.9, 2.5.x before 2.5.5, and 2.6.x before 2.6.2 allows remote attackers to execute unintended web-service operations by sending a header with a SOAP Action String that is inconsistent with the message body.
How severe is CVE-2012-3451?
CVE-2012-3451 has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 4.3, rated medium severity.
Is CVE-2012-3451 being actively exploited?
It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 9% (95th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
What products are affected by CVE-2012-3451?
CVE-2012-3451 affects Apache Cxf. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.
How do I fix CVE-2012-3451?
Review the linked vendor and NVD advisories for patched versions and mitigations, then upgrade or apply the recommended workaround.
When was CVE-2012-3451 published?
CVE-2012-3451 was published on 2012-09-24 and last updated on 2026-06-16.

References

Affected products (1)

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