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CVE-2013-0239

First published: Tue Mar 12 2013(Updated: )

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.

Credit: secalert@redhat.com

Affected SoftwareAffected VersionHow to fix
Apache CXF<=2.5.8
Apache CXF=2.4.0
Apache CXF=2.4.1
Apache CXF=2.4.2
Apache CXF=2.4.3
Apache CXF=2.4.4
Apache CXF=2.4.5
Apache CXF=2.4.6
Apache CXF=2.4.7
Apache CXF=2.5.0
Apache CXF=2.5.1
Apache CXF=2.5.2
Apache CXF=2.5.3
Apache CXF=2.5.4
Apache CXF=2.5.5
Apache CXF=2.5.6
Apache CXF=2.5.7
Apache CXF=2.6.0
Apache CXF=2.6.1
Apache CXF=2.6.2
Apache CXF=2.6.3
Apache CXF=2.6.4
Apache CXF=2.6.5
Apache CXF=2.7.0
Apache CXF=2.7.1
Apache CXF=2.7.2
maven/org.apache.cxf:cxf-rt-frontend-jaxrs>=2.7.0<2.7.3
2.7.3
maven/org.apache.cxf:cxf-rt-frontend-jaxrs>=2.6.0<2.6.6
2.6.6
maven/org.apache.cxf:cxf-rt-frontend-jaxrs<2.5.9
2.5.9

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Frequently Asked Questions

  • What is the severity of CVE-2013-0239?

    CVE-2013-0239 has a moderate severity due to its ability to allow remote attackers to bypass authentication.

  • How do I fix CVE-2013-0239?

    To fix CVE-2013-0239, upgrade Apache CXF to version 2.5.9, 2.6.6, or 2.7.3 or later.

  • What versions of Apache CXF are affected by CVE-2013-0239?

    CVE-2013-0239 affects Apache CXF versions before 2.5.9, 2.6.x before 2.6.6, and 2.7.x before 2.7.3.

  • What type of attack can CVE-2013-0239 facilitate?

    CVE-2013-0239 can facilitate authentication bypass through manipulation of UsernameToken elements in SOAP requests.

  • Is CVE-2013-0239 a remote vulnerability?

    Yes, CVE-2013-0239 is a remote vulnerability that allows attackers to exploit it over the network.

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