CVE-2012-4446

CVE-2012-4446 is a medium-severity vulnerability in Apache Qpid with a CVSS 2.0 base score of 6.8. 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-287.

Key facts

Description

The default configuration for Apache Qpid 0.20 and earlier, when the federation_tag attribute is enabled, accepts AMQP connections without checking the source user ID, which allows remote attackers to bypass authentication and have other unspecified impact via an AMQP request.

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2012-4446?
The default configuration for Apache Qpid 0.20 and earlier, when the federation_tag attribute is enabled, accepts AMQP connections without checking the source user ID, which allows remote attackers to bypass authentication and have other unspecified impact via an AMQP request.
How severe is CVE-2012-4446?
CVE-2012-4446 has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 6.8, rated medium severity.
Is CVE-2012-4446 being actively exploited?
It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 5% (92nd percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
What products are affected by CVE-2012-4446?
CVE-2012-4446 primarily affects Apache Qpid. In total, 16 product configurations (CPEs) are listed as vulnerable; see the affected-products list for the exact versions.
How do I fix CVE-2012-4446?
Review the linked vendor and NVD advisories for patched versions and mitigations, then upgrade or apply the recommended workaround.
When was CVE-2012-4446 published?
CVE-2012-4446 was published on 2013-03-14 and last updated on 2026-06-16.

References

Affected products (16)

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