Vulnerability Description
Apache CXF before 2.5.9, 2.6.x before 2.6.6, and 2.7.x before 2.7.3, when the plaintext UsernameToken WS-SecurityPolicy is enabled, allows remote attackers to bypass authentication via a security header of a SOAP request containing a UsernameToken element that lacks a password child element.
CVSS Score
MEDIUM
Affected Products
| Vendor | Product | Versions |
|---|---|---|
| Apache | Cxf | <= 2.5.8 |
Related Weaknesses (CWE)
References
- http://cxf.apache.org/cve-2013-0239.htmlVendor Advisory
- http://osvdb.org/90078
- http://packetstormsecurity.com/files/120214/Apache-CXF-WS-Security-UsernameToken
- http://rhn.redhat.com/errata/RHSA-2013-0749.html
- http://seclists.org/fulldisclosure/2013/Feb/39
- http://secunia.com/advisories/51988Vendor Advisory
- http://svn.apache.org/viewvc?view=revision&revision=1438424Patch
- http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/57876
- https://exchange.xforce.ibmcloud.com/vulnerabilities/81981
- https://lists.apache.org/thread.html/r36e44ffc1a9b365327df62cdfaabe85b9a5637de10
- https://lists.apache.org/thread.html/rc774278135816e7afc943dc9fc78eb0764f2c84a2b
- https://lists.apache.org/thread.html/rd49aabd984ed540c8ff7916d4d79405f3fa311d2fd
- https://lists.apache.org/thread.html/rec7160382badd3ef4ad017a22f64a266c7188b9ba7
- https://lists.apache.org/thread.html/rfb87e0bf3995e7d560afeed750fac9329ff5f1ad49
- https://lists.apache.org/thread.html/rff42cfa5e7d75b7c1af0e37589140a8f1999e578a7
FAQ
What is CVE-2013-0239?
CVE-2013-0239 is a vulnerability with a CVSS score of 5.0 (MEDIUM). Apache CXF before 2.5.9, 2.6.x before 2.6.6, and 2.7.x before 2.7.3, when the plaintext UsernameToken WS-SecurityPolicy is enabled, allows remote attackers to bypass authentication via a security head...
How severe is CVE-2013-0239?
CVE-2013-0239 has been rated MEDIUM with a CVSS base score of 5.0/10. Review the CVSS metrics above for detailed severity breakdown.
Is there a patch for CVE-2013-0239?
Check the references section above for vendor advisories and patch information. Affected products include: Apache Cxf.