How severe is CVE-2012-5055?

CVE-2012-5055 has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 5.0, rated medium severity.

Is CVE-2012-5055 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-2012-5055?

CVE-2012-5055 primarily affects Vmware Springsource Spring Security. In total, 15 product configurations (CPEs) are listed as vulnerable; see the affected-products list for the exact versions.

How do I fix CVE-2012-5055?

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

When was CVE-2012-5055 published?

CVE-2012-5055 was published on 2012-12-05 and last updated on 2026-06-16.

CVE-2012-5055

CVE-2012-5055 is a medium-severity vulnerability in Vmware Springsource Spring Security with a CVSS 2.0 base score of 5.0. 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-200.

Key facts

Severity: Medium (CVSS 2.0 base score 5.0)
EPSS exploit prediction: 2% (78th percentile)
Actively exploited: Not listed in CISA KEV
Weakness: CWE-200
Affected product: Vmware Springsource Spring Security
Published: 2012-12-05
Last modified: 2026-06-16

Description

DaoAuthenticationProvider in VMware SpringSource Spring Security before 2.0.8, 3.0.x before 3.0.8, and 3.1.x before 3.1.3 does not check the password if the user is not found, which makes the response delay shorter and might allow remote attackers to enumerate valid usernames via a series of login requests.

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2012-5055?: DaoAuthenticationProvider in VMware SpringSource Spring Security before 2.0.8, 3.0.x before 3.0.8, and 3.1.x before 3.1.3 does not check the password if the user is not found, which makes the response delay shorter and might allow remote attackers to enumerate valid usernames via a series of login requests.
How severe is CVE-2012-5055?: CVE-2012-5055 has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 5.0, rated medium severity.
Is CVE-2012-5055 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-2012-5055?: CVE-2012-5055 primarily affects Vmware Springsource Spring Security. In total, 15 product configurations (CPEs) are listed as vulnerable; see the affected-products list for the exact versions.
How do I fix CVE-2012-5055?: Review the linked vendor and NVD advisories for patched versions and mitigations, then upgrade or apply the recommended workaround.
When was CVE-2012-5055 published?: CVE-2012-5055 was published on 2012-12-05 and last updated on 2026-06-16.

References

http://support.springsource.com/security/CVE-2012-5055

Affected products (15)

cpe:2.3:a:vmware:springsource_spring_security:*:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:vmware:springsource_spring_security:2.0.0:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:vmware:springsource_spring_security:2.0.1:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:vmware:springsource_spring_security:2.0.2:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:vmware:springsource_spring_security:2.0.3:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:vmware:springsource_spring_security:2.0.4:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:vmware:springsource_spring_security:2.0.5:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:vmware:springsource_spring_security:3.0.0:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:vmware:springsource_spring_security:3.0.1:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:vmware:springsource_spring_security:3.0.2:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:vmware:springsource_spring_security:3.0.3:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:vmware:springsource_spring_security:3.0.4:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:vmware:springsource_spring_security:3.0.5:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:vmware:springsource_spring_security:3.1.1:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:vmware:springsource_spring_security:3.1.2:*:*:*:*:*:*:*

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