5.0
MEDIUM CVSS 2.0
CVE-2012-5887
Apache Tomcat HTTP Digest Access Authentication Stale Nonce Vulnerability
Description

The HTTP Digest Access Authentication implementation in Apache Tomcat 5.5.x before 5.5.36, 6.x before 6.0.36, and 7.x before 7.0.30 does not properly check for stale nonce values in conjunction with enforcement of proper credentials, which makes it easier for remote attackers to bypass intended access restrictions by sniffing the network for valid requests.

INFO

Published Date :

Nov. 17, 2012, 7:55 p.m.

Last Modified :

April 11, 2025, 12:51 a.m.

Remotely Exploit :

Yes !
Affected Products

The following products are affected by CVE-2012-5887 vulnerability. Even if cvefeed.io is aware of the exact versions of the products that are affected, the information is not represented in the table below.

ID Vendor Product Action
1 Apache tomcat
CVSS Scores
The Common Vulnerability Scoring System is a standardized framework for assessing the severity of vulnerabilities in software and systems. We collect and displays CVSS scores from various sources for each CVE.
Score Version Severity Vector Exploitability Score Impact Score Source
CVSS 2.0 MEDIUM [email protected]
Solution
This vulnerability allows remote attackers to bypass access restrictions by sniffing the network for valid requests; upgrading Tomcat or related packages is recommended.
  • Update Apache Tomcat to the latest version.
  • Update affected packages.
References to Advisories, Solutions, and Tools

Here, you will find a curated list of external links that provide in-depth information, practical solutions, and valuable tools related to CVE-2012-5887.

URL Resource
http://lists.opensuse.org/opensuse-updates/2012-12/msg00089.html
http://lists.opensuse.org/opensuse-updates/2012-12/msg00090.html
http://lists.opensuse.org/opensuse-updates/2013-01/msg00037.html
http://rhn.redhat.com/errata/RHSA-2013-0623.html
http://rhn.redhat.com/errata/RHSA-2013-0629.html
http://rhn.redhat.com/errata/RHSA-2013-0631.html
http://rhn.redhat.com/errata/RHSA-2013-0632.html
http://rhn.redhat.com/errata/RHSA-2013-0633.html
http://rhn.redhat.com/errata/RHSA-2013-0640.html
http://rhn.redhat.com/errata/RHSA-2013-0647.html
http://rhn.redhat.com/errata/RHSA-2013-0648.html
http://rhn.redhat.com/errata/RHSA-2013-0726.html
http://secunia.com/advisories/51371
http://svn.apache.org/viewvc?view=revision&revision=1377807
http://svn.apache.org/viewvc?view=revision&revision=1380829
http://svn.apache.org/viewvc?view=revision&revision=1392248
http://tomcat.apache.org/security-5.html Vendor Advisory
http://tomcat.apache.org/security-6.html Vendor Advisory
http://tomcat.apache.org/security-7.html Vendor Advisory
http://www-01.ibm.com/support/docview.wss?uid=swg21626891
http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/56403
http://www.ubuntu.com/usn/USN-1637-1
https://exchange.xforce.ibmcloud.com/vulnerabilities/79809
http://lists.opensuse.org/opensuse-updates/2012-12/msg00089.html
http://lists.opensuse.org/opensuse-updates/2012-12/msg00090.html
http://lists.opensuse.org/opensuse-updates/2013-01/msg00037.html
http://rhn.redhat.com/errata/RHSA-2013-0623.html
http://rhn.redhat.com/errata/RHSA-2013-0629.html
http://rhn.redhat.com/errata/RHSA-2013-0631.html
http://rhn.redhat.com/errata/RHSA-2013-0632.html
http://rhn.redhat.com/errata/RHSA-2013-0633.html
http://rhn.redhat.com/errata/RHSA-2013-0640.html
http://rhn.redhat.com/errata/RHSA-2013-0647.html
http://rhn.redhat.com/errata/RHSA-2013-0648.html
http://rhn.redhat.com/errata/RHSA-2013-0726.html
http://secunia.com/advisories/51371
http://svn.apache.org/viewvc?view=revision&revision=1377807
http://svn.apache.org/viewvc?view=revision&revision=1380829
http://svn.apache.org/viewvc?view=revision&revision=1392248
http://tomcat.apache.org/security-5.html Vendor Advisory
http://tomcat.apache.org/security-6.html Vendor Advisory
http://tomcat.apache.org/security-7.html Vendor Advisory
http://www-01.ibm.com/support/docview.wss?uid=swg21626891
http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/56403
http://www.ubuntu.com/usn/USN-1637-1
https://exchange.xforce.ibmcloud.com/vulnerabilities/79809
CWE - Common Weakness Enumeration

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We scan GitHub repositories to detect new proof-of-concept exploits. Following list is a collection of public exploits and proof-of-concepts, which have been published on GitHub (sorted by the most recently updated).

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The following list is the news that have been mention CVE-2012-5887 vulnerability anywhere in the article.

The following table lists the changes that have been made to the CVE-2012-5887 vulnerability over time.

Vulnerability history details can be useful for understanding the evolution of a vulnerability, and for identifying the most recent changes that may impact the vulnerability's severity, exploitability, or other characteristics.

  • CVE Modified by af854a3a-2127-422b-91ae-364da2661108

    Nov. 21, 2024

    Action Type Old Value New Value
    Added Reference http://lists.opensuse.org/opensuse-updates/2012-12/msg00089.html
    Added Reference http://lists.opensuse.org/opensuse-updates/2012-12/msg00090.html
    Added Reference http://lists.opensuse.org/opensuse-updates/2013-01/msg00037.html
    Added Reference http://rhn.redhat.com/errata/RHSA-2013-0623.html
    Added Reference http://rhn.redhat.com/errata/RHSA-2013-0629.html
    Added Reference http://rhn.redhat.com/errata/RHSA-2013-0631.html
    Added Reference http://rhn.redhat.com/errata/RHSA-2013-0632.html
    Added Reference http://rhn.redhat.com/errata/RHSA-2013-0633.html
    Added Reference http://rhn.redhat.com/errata/RHSA-2013-0640.html
    Added Reference http://rhn.redhat.com/errata/RHSA-2013-0647.html
    Added Reference http://rhn.redhat.com/errata/RHSA-2013-0648.html
    Added Reference http://rhn.redhat.com/errata/RHSA-2013-0726.html
    Added Reference http://secunia.com/advisories/51371
    Added Reference http://svn.apache.org/viewvc?view=revision&revision=1377807
    Added Reference http://svn.apache.org/viewvc?view=revision&revision=1380829
    Added Reference http://svn.apache.org/viewvc?view=revision&revision=1392248
    Added Reference http://tomcat.apache.org/security-5.html
    Added Reference http://tomcat.apache.org/security-6.html
    Added Reference http://tomcat.apache.org/security-7.html
    Added Reference http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/56403
    Added Reference http://www.ubuntu.com/usn/USN-1637-1
    Added Reference http://www-01.ibm.com/support/docview.wss?uid=swg21626891
    Added Reference https://exchange.xforce.ibmcloud.com/vulnerabilities/79809
  • CVE Modified by [email protected]

    May. 14, 2024

    Action Type Old Value New Value
  • CVE Modified by [email protected]

    Aug. 29, 2017

    Action Type Old Value New Value
    Removed Reference http://xforce.iss.net/xforce/xfdb/79809 [No Types Assigned]
    Added Reference https://exchange.xforce.ibmcloud.com/vulnerabilities/79809 [No Types Assigned]
  • Initial Analysis by [email protected]

    Nov. 19, 2012

    Action Type Old Value New Value
EPSS is a daily estimate of the probability of exploitation activity being observed over the next 30 days. Following chart shows the EPSS score history of the vulnerability.
Vulnerability Scoring Details
Base CVSS Score: 5
Access Vector
Access Complexity
Authentication
Confidentiality Impact
Integrity Impact
Availability Impact
Exploit Prediction

EPSS is a daily estimate of the probability of exploitation activity being observed over the next 30 days.

2.22 }} -0.86%

score

0.83893

percentile