How severe is CVE-2012-5784?

No CVSS score has been assigned to CVE-2012-5784 yet. Review the advisory details and affected package list to assess your exposure.

Which packages are affected by CVE-2012-5784?

CVE-2012-5784 affects the following packages: org.apache.axis:axis (Maven), axis:axis (Maven). Ecosystems affected: Maven.

How do I fix CVE-2012-5784?

No patched version of org.apache.axis:axis has shipped for CVE-2012-5784 yet. Where your build allows, override or pin the dependency away from the vulnerable range, and apply any maintainer-recommended mitigation.

How do I detect CVE-2012-5784 in my Maven dependencies?

Scan your dependency tree (package-lock.json, pnpm-lock.yaml, requirements.txt, go.sum, etc.) for org.apache.axis:axis, including transitive dependencies — a direct dependency you never call can still pull in a vulnerable version.

How do I mitigate CVE-2012-5784 if there is no patch (or I can't update yet)?

If you can't upgrade right away: gate or disable the affected feature, validate untrusted input at the boundary, and avoid passing attacker-controlled data into the vulnerable path. O3's runtime protection blocks exploitation in production as an interim safeguard until the upgrade lands.

Is CVE-2012-5784 actively exploited in the wild?

Yes. There are 1 known exploit references for CVE-2012-5784, including 1 in-the-wild exploitation observed on GitHub and other sources. Treat this as actively exploitable and prioritize patching immediately. All exploit code should only be run in an isolated sandbox environment for research or authorized testing — never against production systems without explicit written authorization.

What is the EPSS score for CVE-2012-5784?

CVE-2012-5784 has an EPSS (Exploit Prediction Scoring System) score of 5.7%, placing it in the 93th percentile of all CVEs. EPSS is maintained by FIRST.org and estimates the probability that a vulnerability will be exploited in the wild within the next 30 days. This score indicates relatively lower exploitation probability, though the CVSS severity should still guide your patching priority.

What type of vulnerability is CVE-2012-5784?

CVE-2012-5784 is classified as Improper Input Validation (CWE-20). This weakness type describe the underlying flaw category, which helps determine the potential impact and the right class of mitigation.

When was CVE-2012-5784 published, and has it been updated?

CVE-2012-5784 was published on November 4, 2012 and was last updated on April 16, 2026. Advisory data evolves as severity scores, affected ranges, and exploit intelligence are revised — always check the latest version of the advisory before acting.

☕ Maven

Not in CISA KEV

CVE-2012-5784 — axis

CVE-2012-5784 is a Improper Input Validation vulnerability in org.apache.axis:axis. 1 public exploit reference exists, so weaponization risk is real. No vendor fix is recorded yet; mitigation options are listed below.

Man-in-the-middle attack in Apache Axis

Also known asGHSA-55w9-c3g2-4rrh

Published

Nov 4, 2012

Updated

Apr 16, 2026

Affected

2 pkgs

Patched

See advisory

Exploits

1 known

Exploitation data as of Oct 26, 2026 · OSV.dev, NVD, FIRST.org (EPSS)

EPSS Exploitation Probability

via FIRST.org ↗

5.7%probability of exploitation in next 30 days

Lower Risk0.00%

Lower risk than most CVEs93th percentile — riskier than 93% of all scored CVEsHighest risk

Probability of exploitation in the next 30 days, from FIRST.org EPSS.

Real-World Exposure

2 pkgs affected

☕org.apache.axis:axis☕axis:axis

Real-time download stats are indexed for npm and PyPI packages. This vulnerability affects Maven packages — download data is not available via public APIs for these ecosystems.

Description

Apache Axis 1.4 and earlier, as used in PayPal Payments Pro, PayPal Mass Pay, PayPal Transactional Information SOAP, the Java Message Service implementation in Apache ActiveMQ, and other products, does not verify that the server hostname matches a domain name in the subject's Common Name (CN) or subjectAltName field of the X.509 certificate, which allows man-in-the-middle attackers to spoof SSL servers via an arbitrary valid certificate.

Affected Packages

2 total

Ecosystem	Package	Vulnerable range	Fix
☕Maven	`org.apache.axis:axis`	all versions	No fix
☕Maven	`axis:axis`	all versions	No fix

Affected Products

5 products · 29 configurations

Application

activemqapache

≤ 5.7.0

range

Application

axisapache

≤ 1.4

5 versions

1.01.11.21.2.11.3

Application

mass paypaypal

all

Application

payments propaypal

all

Application

transactional information soappaypal

all

Exploits & PoCs

Research use only. For defensive security, authorized penetration testing, and academic research only. Never execute exploit code against systems without explicit written authorization.

Apache Axis 1.4 and earlier, as used in PayPal Payments Pro, PayPal Mass…

cs.utexas.eduNVDJun 2019

Detection & mitigation playbook

Open-source dependency

Detect
Scan your dependency tree (package-lock.json, pnpm-lock.yaml, requirements.txt, go.sum, etc.) for org.apache.axis:axis, including transitive dependencies — a direct dependency you never call can still pull in a vulnerable version.
Remediation status
No patched version of org.apache.axis:axis has shipped for CVE-2012-5784 yet. Where your build allows, override or pin the dependency away from the vulnerable range, and apply any maintainer-recommended mitigation.
Mitigate without a patch
If you can't upgrade right away: gate or disable the affected feature, validate untrusted input at the boundary, and avoid passing attacker-controlled data into the vulnerable path. O3's runtime protection blocks exploitation in production as an interim safeguard until the upgrade lands.

Fixing This On Your OS

If you run this on a Linux distribution, patch through your package manager against the distro's own security advisory below — it tracks the exact backported fix for your release, which can ship on a different timeline (and sometimes a different severity) than the upstream project.

Red HatModerate

Product	Fixed in	Advisory
Red Hat Developer Toolset 2.1 for RHEL 6	`devtoolset-2-axis-0:1.4-23.el6`	RHSA-2014:1123
Red Hat Enterprise Linux 5	`axis-0:1.2.1-2jpp.7.el5_9`	RHSA-2013:0683
Red Hat Enterprise Linux 6	`axis-0:1.2.1-7.3.el6_3`	RHSA-2013:0269
RHEV Manager version 3.3	`jasperreports-server-pro-0:5.5.0-4.el6ev`	RHSA-2014:0037

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CVE-2012-5784 — axis

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