How severe is CVE-2012-5785?

CVE-2012-5785 has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 5.8, rated medium severity.

Is CVE-2012-5785 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-2012-5785?

CVE-2012-5785 primarily affects Apache Axis2. In total, 9 product configurations (CPEs) are listed as vulnerable; see the affected-products list for the exact versions.

How do I fix CVE-2012-5785?

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

When was CVE-2012-5785 published?

CVE-2012-5785 was published on 2012-11-04 and last updated on 2026-06-16.

CVE-2012-5785

CVE-2012-5785 is a medium-severity vulnerability in Apache Axis2 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-20.

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-20
Affected product: Apache Axis2
Published: 2012-11-04
Last modified: 2026-06-16

Description

Apache Axis2/Java 1.6.2 and earlier does not verify that the server hostname matches a domain name in the subject's Common Name (CN) or subjectAltName field of the X.509 certificate, which allows man-in-the-middle attackers to spoof SSL servers via an arbitrary valid certificate.

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2012-5785?: Apache Axis2/Java 1.6.2 and earlier does not verify that the server hostname matches a domain name in the subject's Common Name (CN) or subjectAltName field of the X.509 certificate, which allows man-in-the-middle attackers to spoof SSL servers via an arbitrary valid certificate.
How severe is CVE-2012-5785?: CVE-2012-5785 has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 5.8, rated medium severity.
Is CVE-2012-5785 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-2012-5785?: CVE-2012-5785 primarily affects Apache Axis2. In total, 9 product configurations (CPEs) are listed as vulnerable; see the affected-products list for the exact versions.
How do I fix CVE-2012-5785?: Review the linked vendor and NVD advisories for patched versions and mitigations, then upgrade or apply the recommended workaround.
When was CVE-2012-5785 published?: CVE-2012-5785 was published on 2012-11-04 and last updated on 2026-06-16.

References

Affected products (9)

cpe:2.3:a:apache:axis2:*:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:apache:axis2:1.5.1:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:apache:axis2:1.5.2:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:apache:axis2:1.5.3:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:apache:axis2:1.5.4:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:apache:axis2:1.5.5:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:apache:axis2:1.5.6:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:apache:axis2:1.6:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:apache:axis2:1.6.1:*:*:*:*:*:*:*

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