How severe is CVE-2012-5353?

CVE-2012-5353 has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 5.8, rated medium severity.

Is CVE-2012-5353 being actively exploited?

It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 2% (80th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

What products are affected by CVE-2012-5353?

CVE-2012-5353 affects Eduserv Openathens Service Provider. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.

How do I fix CVE-2012-5353?

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

When was CVE-2012-5353 published?

CVE-2012-5353 was published on 2012-10-09 and last updated on 2026-06-16.

CVE-2012-5353

CVE-2012-5353 is a medium-severity vulnerability in Eduserv Openathens Service Provider 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-287.

Key facts

Severity: Medium (CVSS 2.0 base score 5.8)
EPSS exploit prediction: 2% (80th percentile)
Actively exploited: Not listed in CISA KEV
Weakness: CWE-287
Affected product: Eduserv Openathens Service Provider
Published: 2012-10-09
Last modified: 2026-06-16

Description

Eduserv OpenAthens SP 2.0 for Java allows remote attackers to forge messages and bypass authentication via a SAML assertion that lacks a Signature element, aka a "Signature exclusion attack."

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2012-5353?: Eduserv OpenAthens SP 2.0 for Java allows remote attackers to forge messages and bypass authentication via a SAML assertion that lacks a Signature element, aka a "Signature exclusion attack."
How severe is CVE-2012-5353?: CVE-2012-5353 has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 5.8, rated medium severity.
Is CVE-2012-5353 being actively exploited?: It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 2% (80th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
What products are affected by CVE-2012-5353?: CVE-2012-5353 affects Eduserv Openathens Service Provider. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.
How do I fix CVE-2012-5353?: Review the linked vendor and NVD advisories for patched versions and mitigations, then upgrade or apply the recommended workaround.
When was CVE-2012-5353 published?: CVE-2012-5353 was published on 2012-10-09 and last updated on 2026-06-16.

References

Affected products (1)

cpe:2.3:a:eduserv:openathens_service_provider:2.0:-:*:*:*:java:*:*

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