CVE-2012-2379 XML Signature/Encryption Not Validated in Apache CXF

What is CVE-2012-2379?

CVE-2012-2379 is a critical vulnerability in Apache Cxf, published on 3 Jan 2013. It can be exploited over the network, with no action from the victim.

Official description

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.

Which versions are affected by CVE-2012-2379?

6 open source packages ship an affected version, including org.apache.cxf:cxf. It affects 1 product.

Products include Apache Cxf.

How do I fix CVE-2012-2379?

Upgrade org.apache.cxf:cxf to a fixed version for your release line: 2.4.8, 2.5.4 or 2.6.1.

Is CVE-2012-2379 being exploited?

There is no known exploitation of CVE-2012-2379 in the wild and no public exploit code.

Other vulnerabilities in Apache Cxf

• CVE-2026-66909 Apache CXF: Unsafe deserialization of inbound JMS ObjectMessage Critical 9.8
• CVE-2026-68079 Apache CXF: DefaultEncryptingCodeDataProvider allows unlimited authorization code replay Critical 9.8
• CVE-2026-50628 Apache CXF: OAuth2: Inverted IP Binding Check Defeats Security Control Critical 9.8
• CVE-2025-48913 Apache CXF: Untrusted JMS configuration can lead to RCE Critical 9.8
• CVE-2022-46364 Apache CXF SSRF Vulnerability Critical 9.8

All Apache Cxf vulnerabilities

Sources

• CVE record
• NVD
• OSV
• GitHub advisory
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Also known as GHSA-2g99-c67p-56hm.