How severe is CVE-2012-6452?

CVE-2012-6452 has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 5.0, rated medium severity.

Is CVE-2012-6452 being actively exploited?

It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 1% (72nd percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

What products are affected by CVE-2012-6452?

CVE-2012-6452 primarily affects Axway Email Firewall. In total, 3 product configurations (CPEs) are listed as vulnerable; see the affected-products list for the exact versions.

How do I fix CVE-2012-6452?

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

When was CVE-2012-6452 published?

CVE-2012-6452 was published on 2014-05-27 and last updated on 2026-06-16.

CVE-2012-6452

CVE-2012-6452 is a medium-severity vulnerability in Axway Email Firewall 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-287.

Key facts

Severity: Medium (CVSS 2.0 base score 5.0)
EPSS exploit prediction: 1% (72nd percentile)
Actively exploited: Not listed in CISA KEV
Weakness: CWE-287
Affected product: Axway Email Firewall
Published: 2014-05-27
Last modified: 2026-06-16

Description

Axway Secure Messenger before 6.5 Updated Release 7, as used in Axway Email Firewall, provides different responses to authentication requests depending on whether the user exists, which allows remote attackers to enumerate users via a series of requests.

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2012-6452?: Axway Secure Messenger before 6.5 Updated Release 7, as used in Axway Email Firewall, provides different responses to authentication requests depending on whether the user exists, which allows remote attackers to enumerate users via a series of requests.
How severe is CVE-2012-6452?: CVE-2012-6452 has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 5.0, rated medium severity.
Is CVE-2012-6452 being actively exploited?: It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 1% (72nd percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
What products are affected by CVE-2012-6452?: CVE-2012-6452 primarily affects Axway Email Firewall. In total, 3 product configurations (CPEs) are listed as vulnerable; see the affected-products list for the exact versions.
How do I fix CVE-2012-6452?: Review the linked vendor and NVD advisories for patched versions and mitigations, then upgrade or apply the recommended workaround.
When was CVE-2012-6452 published?: CVE-2012-6452 was published on 2014-05-27 and last updated on 2026-06-16.

References

Affected products (3)

cpe:2.3:a:axway:email_firewall:-:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:axway:secure_messenger:*:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:axway:secure_messenger:6.3.2:*:*:*:*:*:*:*

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