CVE-2012-2379: Cxf XML Signature/Encryption Not Validated Vulnerability

HIGH
Advisory Identifier: GHSA-2g99-c67p-56hm
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Advisory Summary

CVE-2012-2379 is a HIGH xml signature/encryption not validated vulnerability (General Security Weakness) affecting Cxf libraries in the Maven ecosystem. The issue involves xml signature/encryption not validated in apache cxf. Remediation is available by upgrading affected packages to version 2.4.8, 2.5.4, 2.6.1.

CVE-2012-2379 at a Glance

CVE Identifier CVE-2012-2379
GHSA Identifier GHSA-2g99-c67p-56hm
Severity HIGH
CVSS v3.1 Base Score N/A
CWE Classification General Security Weakness
Affected Product Cxf
Package Ecosystem Maven
Published Date
Last Updated

How to Fix CVE-2012-2379

To remediate this vulnerability, upgrade all affected Cxf dependencies to a patched release. Both direct and transitive dependencies should be checked, as frameworks or security libraries may pull in vulnerable versions transitively.

org.apache.cxf:cxf fixed: 2.4.8 
<dependency>
    <groupId>org.apache.cxf</groupId>
    <artifactId>cxf</artifactId>
    <version>2.4.8</version>
</dependency>
org.apache.cxf:cxf fixed: 2.5.4 
<dependency>
    <groupId>org.apache.cxf</groupId>
    <artifactId>cxf</artifactId>
    <version>2.5.4</version>
</dependency>
org.apache.cxf:cxf fixed: 2.6.1 
<dependency>
    <groupId>org.apache.cxf</groupId>
    <artifactId>cxf</artifactId>
    <version>2.6.1</version>
</dependency>
Verify Direct and Transitive Dependencies

Run the following command in your project directory to verify that all resolved dependencies use the patched release: 

mvn dependency:tree -Dincludes=org.apache.cxf

How to Check if You Are Affected

To determine whether your Java application is affected by CVE-2012-2379, inspect your build dependencies using the Maven Dependency Plugin:

mvn dependency:tree -Dincludes=org.apache.cxf

Analyze the terminal output to locate any version of Cxf in your dependency tree. If any resolved version matches the vulnerable ranges listed in the table below (for example, versions earlier than 2.4.8), your application is affected.

Note: The mvn dependency:tree -Dincludes=org.apache.cxf command inspects the resolved dependency graph declared in your project's POM files; it does not perform automated security scanning or inspect runtime dynamic classpaths. Always verify runtime container classpaths and shaded JARs.

Technical Details

Vulnerability Mechanism & Technical Analysis

This vulnerability is classified under General Security Weakness. In Cxf, software state validation or input boundaries are circumvented during processing. Review the official source advisory statement below for specific affected components, classes, and reproduction details.

Source Advisory Statement

Apache CXF 2.4.x before 2.4.8, 2.5.x before 2.5.4, and 2.6.x before 2.6.1, when a Supporting Token specifies a child WS-SecurityPolicy 1.1 or 1.2 policy, does not properly ensure that an XML element is signed or encrypted, which has unspecified impact and attack vectors.

CVE-2012-2379 Affected Cxf Versions

3 component(s)
Fixed Versions:
2.4.82.5.42.6.1
Product / Package Ecosystem Affected Versions Fixed Version
org.apache.cxf:cxf
maven/org.apache.cxf/cxf
Maven
≥ 2.4.0
< 2.4.8
2.4.8
org.apache.cxf:cxf
maven/org.apache.cxf/cxf
Maven
≥ 2.5.0
< 2.5.4
2.5.4
org.apache.cxf:cxf
maven/org.apache.cxf/cxf
Maven
≥ 2.6.0
< 2.6.1
2.6.1

References

NVD — CVE-2012-2379 NVD
https://nvd.nist.gov/vuln/detail/CVE-2012-2379
Security Fix Commit FIX COMMIT
https://github.com/apache/cxf/commit/440528d928be1e2030e7227b958c9c072847d9b2
Security Fix Commit FIX COMMIT
https://github.com/apache/cxf/commit/4500bf901cb2a7312291b6663045f28a95d2a0c4
svn.apache.org/viewvc WEB
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Cxf Source Repository REPOSITORY
https://github.com/apache/cxf
Cxf Security Information SECURITY
https://cxf.apache.org/cve-2012-2379.html

Frequently Asked Questions

What is CVE-2012-2379?
CVE-2012-2379 is a security vulnerability in Cxf involving XML Signature/Encryption Not Validated in Apache CXF under General Security Weakness.
Which Cxf versions are affected?
Affected versions include releases prior to 2.4.8, 2.5.4, 2.6.1 across affected packages: org.apache.cxf:cxf.
What version fixes CVE-2012-2379?
Upgrading to 2.4.8, 2.5.4, 2.6.1 (or the latest patched release for your respective branch) resolves the vulnerability.
Is cxf affected?
Yes, org.apache.cxf:cxf is affected in releases prior to 2.4.8, 2.5.4, 2.6.1. Upgrade your dependency to 2.4.8, 2.5.4, 2.6.1 or later.
What CWE is associated with CVE-2012-2379?
CVE-2012-2379 is classified under General Security Weakness.
How can I check Maven dependencies for CVE-2012-2379?
Run the dependency tree command: 'mvn dependency:tree -Dincludes=org.apache.cxf'. This command lists direct and transitive dependencies in your build configuration so you can verify if a vulnerable version is resolved.
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