Auth bypass in Apache Cxf

CVE-2013-0239

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.

Vulnerability class: Broken Authentication

EPSS: 0.047 (90.8th percentile) — read the EPSS interpretation.

Affected products

  • Apache Cxf — versions 2.4.0, 2.4.1, 2.4.2
  • N/a — versions n/a

Weakness classification (CWE)

Public proof-of-concept exploits

References

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2013-0239?
CVE-2013-0239 is a vulnerability in Apache Cxf, classified under Improper Authentication. Published 2013-03-12.
Is CVE-2013-0239 known to be exploited?
1 public proof-of-concept repositories are indexed. Not currently listed in the CISA KEV catalog.