CVE-2012-3525

CVE-2012-3525 is a medium-severity vulnerability in Jabber2 Jabberd2 with a CVSS 2.0 base score of 5.8. 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

s2s/out.c in jabberd2 2.2.16 and earlier does not verify that a request was made for an XMPP Server Dialback response, which allows remote XMPP servers to spoof domains via a (1) Verify Response or (2) Authorization Response.

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2012-3525?
s2s/out.c in jabberd2 2.2.16 and earlier does not verify that a request was made for an XMPP Server Dialback response, which allows remote XMPP servers to spoof domains via a (1) Verify Response or (2) Authorization Response.
How severe is CVE-2012-3525?
CVE-2012-3525 has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 5.8, rated medium severity.
Is CVE-2012-3525 being actively exploited?
It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 2% (75th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
What products are affected by CVE-2012-3525?
CVE-2012-3525 primarily affects Jabber2 Jabberd2. In total, 43 product configurations (CPEs) are listed as vulnerable; see the affected-products list for the exact versions.
How do I fix CVE-2012-3525?
Review the linked vendor and NVD advisories for patched versions and mitigations, then upgrade or apply the recommended workaround.
When was CVE-2012-3525 published?
CVE-2012-3525 was published on 2012-08-25 and last updated on 2026-06-16.

References

Affected products (43)

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