CVE-2012-5055

Description

DaoAuthenticationProvider in VMware SpringSource Spring Security before 2.0.8, 3.0.x before 3.0.8, and 3.1.x before 3.1.3 does not check the password if the user is not found, which makes the response delay shorter and might allow remote attackers to enumerate valid usernames via a series of login requests.

Category

5.0
CVSS
Severity: Medium
CVSS 2.0 •
EPSS 0.36%
Vendor Advisory springsource.com
Affected: n/a n/a
Published at:
Updated at:

References

Link Tags
http://support.springsource.com/security/CVE-2012-5055 vendor advisory

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the severity of CVE-2012-5055?
CVE-2012-5055 has been scored as a medium severity vulnerability.
How to fix CVE-2012-5055?
To fix CVE-2012-5055, make sure you are using an up-to-date version of the affected component(s) by checking the vendor release notes. As for now, there are no other specific guidelines available.
Is CVE-2012-5055 being actively exploited in the wild?
As for now, there are no information to confirm that CVE-2012-5055 is being actively exploited. According to its EPSS score, there is a ~0% probability that this vulnerability will be exploited by malicious actors in the next 30 days.
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