CVE-2012-4529

CVE-2012-4529 is a medium-severity vulnerability in Redhat Jboss Community Application Server 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.

Key facts

Description

The org.apache.catalina.connector.Response.encodeURL method in Red Hat JBoss Web 7.1.x and earlier, when the tracking mode is set to COOKIE, sends the jsessionid in the URL of the first response of a session, which allows remote attackers to obtain the session id (1) via a man-in-the-middle attack or (2) by reading a log.

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2012-4529?
The org.apache.catalina.connector.Response.encodeURL method in Red Hat JBoss Web 7.1.x and earlier, when the tracking mode is set to COOKIE, sends the jsessionid in the URL of the first response of a session, which allows remote attackers to obtain the session id (1) via a man-in-the-middle attack or (2) by reading a log.
How severe is CVE-2012-4529?
CVE-2012-4529 has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 4.3, rated medium severity.
Is CVE-2012-4529 being actively exploited?
It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 2% (78th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
What products are affected by CVE-2012-4529?
CVE-2012-4529 primarily affects Redhat Jboss Community Application Server. In total, 11 product configurations (CPEs) are listed as vulnerable; see the affected-products list for the exact versions.
How do I fix CVE-2012-4529?
Review the linked vendor and NVD advisories for patched versions and mitigations, then upgrade or apply the recommended workaround.
When was CVE-2012-4529 published?
CVE-2012-4529 was published on 2013-10-28 and last updated on 2026-06-16.

References

Affected products (11)

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