CVE-2012-5633

CVE-2012-5633 is a medium-severity vulnerability in Apache Cxf 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

Description

The URIMappingInterceptor in Apache CXF before 2.5.8, 2.6.x before 2.6.5, and 2.7.x before 2.7.2, when using the WSS4JInInterceptor, bypasses WS-Security processing, which allows remote attackers to obtain access to SOAP services via an HTTP GET request.

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2012-5633?
The URIMappingInterceptor in Apache CXF before 2.5.8, 2.6.x before 2.6.5, and 2.7.x before 2.7.2, when using the WSS4JInInterceptor, bypasses WS-Security processing, which allows remote attackers to obtain access to SOAP services via an HTTP GET request.
How severe is CVE-2012-5633?
CVE-2012-5633 has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 5.8, rated medium severity.
Is CVE-2012-5633 being actively exploited?
It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 8% (94th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
What products are affected by CVE-2012-5633?
CVE-2012-5633 primarily affects Apache Cxf. In total, 15 product configurations (CPEs) are listed as vulnerable; see the affected-products list for the exact versions.
How do I fix CVE-2012-5633?
Review the linked vendor and NVD advisories for patched versions and mitigations, then upgrade or apply the recommended workaround.
When was CVE-2012-5633 published?
CVE-2012-5633 was published on 2013-03-12 and last updated on 2026-06-16.

References

Affected products (15)

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