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TI-2012-04912 Aliases CVE-2012-5887GHSA-28cq-6rmx-pjq4

The HTTP Digest Access Authentication implementation in Apache Tomcat 5.5.x before…

Priority LOW 37CWE-287Published · Updated

Key facts

Attack vector
Network
Privileges required
None
User interaction
— Not recorded in CVSS 2.0
Attack complexity
Low
Impact type
Security bypass
Confidentiality · integrity · availability
None · Partial · None
Fix status
Partial Red Hat: 24 fixed, 4 without a fix

Attack profile from CVSS 2.0 · NVD. Fix status from CNA, GitHub and Red Hat. Impact type from CWE-287.

Summary

The HTTP Digest Access Authentication implementation in Apache Tomcat 5.5.x before 5.5.36, 6.x before 6.0.36, and 7.x before 7.0.30 does not properly check for stale nonce values in conjunction with enforcement of proper credentials, which makes it easier for remote attackers to bypass intended access restrictions by sniffing the network for valid requests.

Why it matters now

Exploitation None reported CISA SSVC · not in CISA KEV
EPSS 0.12098 96th percentileScored 2026-11-07
Fix Partial org.apache.tomcat:tomcat (Maven): 5.5.36, 6.0.36, 7.0.30Red Hat: 13 advisoriesRed Hat: 24 fixed, 4 without a fix

SSVC decision points

CISA ADP · SSVC 2.0.3

Exploitation
None
Automatable
No
Technical impact
Partial

The decision (Track, Attend, Act) also depends on your mission and well-being impact; see CISA's SSVC guide.

Affected products

VendorProductAffected versionsFixed inStatusSource
——all versions—No fix listedCNA
—org.apache.tomcat:tomcat (Maven)5.5.0 to before 5.5.365.5.36Patch availableGHSA-28cq-6rmx-pjq4
—org.apache.tomcat:tomcat (Maven)6.0.0 to before 6.0.366.0.36Patch availableGHSA-28cq-6rmx-pjq4
—org.apache.tomcat:tomcat (Maven)7.0.0 to before 7.0.307.0.30Patch availableGHSA-28cq-6rmx-pjq4
  • — Vendor— Affected all versions Fixed in — No fix listed CNA
  • org.apache.tomcat:tomcat (Maven) Vendor— Affected 5.5.0 to before 5.5.36 Fixed in 5.5.36 Patch available GHSA-28cq-6rmx-pjq4
  • org.apache.tomcat:tomcat (Maven) Vendor— Affected 6.0.0 to before 6.0.36 Fixed in 6.0.36 Patch available GHSA-28cq-6rmx-pjq4
  • org.apache.tomcat:tomcat (Maven) Vendor— Affected 7.0.0 to before 7.0.30 Fixed in 7.0.30 Patch available GHSA-28cq-6rmx-pjq4

CPE configurations NVD · 1

CPEVersionsRoleVendor
cpe:2.3:a:apache:tomcat:*:*:*:*:*:*:*:*5.5.0 to before 5.5.36; 6.0.0 to before 6.0.36; 7.0.0 to before 7.0.30VulnerableApache
  • cpe:2.3:a:apache:tomcat:*:*:*:*:*:*:*:* Versions 5.5.0 to before 5.5.36; 6.0.0 to before 6.0.36; 7.0.0 to before 7.0.30 Vulnerable ·Apache

Remediation

  • Fix · GHSA-28cq-6rmx-pjq4 org.apache.tomcat:tomcat (Maven) Fixed in 5.5.36 Advisory →
  • Fix · GHSA-28cq-6rmx-pjq4 org.apache.tomcat:tomcat (Maven) Fixed in 6.0.36 Advisory →
  • Fix · GHSA-28cq-6rmx-pjq4 org.apache.tomcat:tomcat (Maven) Fixed in 7.0.30 Advisory →

Red Hat 13 advisories

  • RHSA-2013:1006 Released 2013-07-01 · Red Hat rating Important
    Red Hat JBoss BRMS 5.3.1 update
    • JBoss Enterprise BRMS Platform 5.3
  • RHSA-2013:0726 Released 2013-04-09 · Red Hat rating Important
    JBoss Enterprise SOA Platform 5.3.1 update
    • Red Hat JBoss SOA Platform 5.3
  • RHSA-2013:0665 Released 2013-03-20 · Red Hat rating Important
    JBoss Data Grid 6.1.0 update
    • JBoss Data Grid 6.1
Show 10 more Red Hat advisories
  • RHSA-2013:0647 Released 2013-03-14 · Red Hat rating Moderate
    jbossweb security update
    • Red Hat JBoss Enterprise Application Platform 6 for RHEL 5 Server jbossweb-7.0.17-4.Final_redhat_3.ep6.el5, jbossweb-lib-7.0.17-4.Final_redhat_3.ep6.el5
    • Red Hat JBoss Enterprise Application Platform 6 for RHEL 6 Server jbossweb-7.0.17-4.Final_redhat_3.ep6.el6, jbossweb-lib-7.0.17-4.Final_redhat_3.ep6.el6
  • RHSA-2013:0648 Released 2013-03-14 · Red Hat rating Moderate
    jbossweb security update
    • Red Hat JBoss Enterprise Application Platform 6.0
  • RHSA-2013:0640 Released 2013-03-12 · Red Hat rating Important
    tomcat5 security update
    • Red Hat Enterprise Linux (v. 5 server) tomcat5-5.5.23-0jpp.38.el5_9, tomcat5-5.5.23-0jpp.38.el5_9.i386, tomcat5-5.5.23-0jpp.38.el5_9.ia64 +41
  • RHSA-2013:0633 Released 2013-03-11 · Red Hat rating Moderate
    jbossweb security update
    • Red Hat JBoss Web Platform 5.2
  • RHSA-2013:0632 Released 2013-03-11 · Red Hat rating Moderate
    jbossweb security update
    • Red Hat JBoss Enterprise Application Platform 5.2
  • RHSA-2013:0631 Released 2013-03-11 · Red Hat rating Moderate
    jbossweb security update
    • Red Hat JBoss Web Platform 5 for RHEL 5 Server jbossweb-2.1.13-3_patch_02.ep5.el5, jbossweb-el-1.0-api-2.1.13-3_patch_02.ep5.el5, jbossweb-jsp-2.1-api-2.1.13-3_patch_02.ep5.el5 +2
    • Red Hat JBoss Web Platform 5 for RHEL 6 Server jbossweb-2.1.13-4_patch_02.ep5.el6, jbossweb-el-1.0-api-2.1.13-4_patch_02.ep5.el6, jbossweb-jsp-2.1-api-2.1.13-4_patch_02.ep5.el6 +2
  • RHSA-2013:0629 Released 2013-03-11 · Red Hat rating Moderate
    jbossweb security update
    • Red Hat JBoss Enterprise Application Platform 5 for RHEL 4 AS jbossweb-2.1.13-3_patch_02.ep5.el4, jbossweb-el-1.0-api-2.1.13-3_patch_02.ep5.el4, jbossweb-jsp-2.1-api-2.1.13-3_patch_02.ep5.el4 +2
    • Red Hat JBoss Enterprise Application Platform 5 for RHEL 4 ES jbossweb-2.1.13-3_patch_02.ep5.el4, jbossweb-el-1.0-api-2.1.13-3_patch_02.ep5.el4, jbossweb-jsp-2.1-api-2.1.13-3_patch_02.ep5.el4 +2
    • Red Hat JBoss Enterprise Application Platform 5 for RHEL 5 Server jbossweb-2.1.13-3_patch_02.ep5.el5, jbossweb-el-1.0-api-2.1.13-3_patch_02.ep5.el5, jbossweb-jsp-2.1-api-2.1.13-3_patch_02.ep5.el5 +2
    • Red Hat JBoss Enterprise Application Platform 5 for RHEL 6 Server jbossweb-2.1.13-4_patch_02.ep5.el6, jbossweb-el-1.0-api-2.1.13-4_patch_02.ep5.el6, jbossweb-jsp-2.1-api-2.1.13-4_patch_02.ep5.el6 +2
  • RHSA-2013:0623 Released 2013-03-11 · Red Hat rating Important
    tomcat6 security update
    • Red Hat Enterprise Linux Desktop Optional (v. 6) tomcat6-6.0.24-52.el6_4, tomcat6-admin-webapps-6.0.24-52.el6_4, tomcat6-docs-webapp-6.0.24-52.el6_4 +6
    • Red Hat Enterprise Linux HPC Node Optional (v. 6) tomcat6-6.0.24-52.el6_4, tomcat6-admin-webapps-6.0.24-52.el6_4, tomcat6-docs-webapp-6.0.24-52.el6_4 +6
    • Red Hat Enterprise Linux Server (v. 6) tomcat6-6.0.24-52.el6_4, tomcat6-el-2.1-api-6.0.24-52.el6_4, tomcat6-jsp-2.1-api-6.0.24-52.el6_4 +2
    • Red Hat Enterprise Linux Server Optional (v. 6) tomcat6-6.0.24-52.el6_4, tomcat6-admin-webapps-6.0.24-52.el6_4, tomcat6-docs-webapp-6.0.24-52.el6_4 +2
    • Red Hat Enterprise Linux Workstation (v. 6) tomcat6-6.0.24-52.el6_4, tomcat6-el-2.1-api-6.0.24-52.el6_4, tomcat6-jsp-2.1-api-6.0.24-52.el6_4 +2
    • Red Hat Enterprise Linux Workstation Optional (v. 6) tomcat6-6.0.24-52.el6_4, tomcat6-admin-webapps-6.0.24-52.el6_4, tomcat6-docs-webapp-6.0.24-52.el6_4 +2
  • RHSA-2013:0266 Released 2013-02-19 · Red Hat rating Moderate
    tomcat6 security update
    • Red Hat JBoss Enterprise Web Server 2 for RHEL 5 Server tomcat6-6.0.35-6_patch_06.ep6.el5, tomcat6-admin-webapps-6.0.35-6_patch_06.ep6.el5, tomcat6-docs-webapp-6.0.35-6_patch_06.ep6.el5 +7
    • Red Hat JBoss Enterprise Web Server 2 for RHEL 6 Server tomcat6-6.0.35-29_patch_06.ep6.el6, tomcat6-admin-webapps-6.0.35-29_patch_06.ep6.el6, tomcat6-docs-webapp-6.0.35-29_patch_06.ep6.el6 +7
  • RHSA-2013:0265 Released 2013-02-19 · Red Hat rating Moderate
    tomcat6 security update
    • Red Hat JBoss Web Server 2.0

Vendor assessments

Red Hat

Red Hat rating: Moderate. Red Hat's page for this CVE →

ProductStatusPlan or fix
Red Hat JBoss BRMS 5AffectedNo fix yet
Red Hat JBoss Data Grid 6AffectedNo fix yet
Red Hat JBoss Portal 5AffectedNo fix planned: Will not fix
Red Hat JBoss SOA Platform 5AffectedNo fix yet
JBoss Data Grid 6.1Fixed RHSA-2013:0665
JBoss Enterprise BRMS Platform 5.3Fixed RHSA-2013:1006
Red Hat Enterprise Linux (v. 5 server)Fixed RHSA-2013:0640
Red Hat Enterprise Linux Desktop Optional (v. 6)Fixed RHSA-2013:0623
Red Hat Enterprise Linux HPC Node Optional (v. 6)Fixed RHSA-2013:0623
Red Hat Enterprise Linux Server (v. 6)Fixed RHSA-2013:0623
Red Hat Enterprise Linux Server Optional (v. 6)Fixed RHSA-2013:0623
Red Hat Enterprise Linux Workstation (v. 6)Fixed RHSA-2013:0623
Red Hat Enterprise Linux Workstation Optional (v. 6)Fixed RHSA-2013:0623
Red Hat JBoss Enterprise Application Platform 5 for RHEL 4 ASFixed RHSA-2013:0629
Red Hat JBoss Enterprise Application Platform 5 for RHEL 4 ESFixed RHSA-2013:0629
Red Hat JBoss Enterprise Application Platform 5 for RHEL 5 ServerFixed RHSA-2013:0629
Red Hat JBoss Enterprise Application Platform 5 for RHEL 6 ServerFixed RHSA-2013:0629
Red Hat JBoss Enterprise Application Platform 5.2Fixed RHSA-2013:0632
Red Hat JBoss Enterprise Application Platform 6 for RHEL 5 ServerFixed RHSA-2013:0647
Red Hat JBoss Enterprise Application Platform 6 for RHEL 6 ServerFixed RHSA-2013:0647
Red Hat JBoss Enterprise Application Platform 6.0Fixed RHSA-2013:0648
Red Hat JBoss Enterprise Web Server 2 for RHEL 5 ServerFixed RHSA-2013:0266
Red Hat JBoss Enterprise Web Server 2 for RHEL 6 ServerFixed RHSA-2013:0266
Red Hat JBoss SOA Platform 5.3Fixed RHSA-2013:0726
Red Hat JBoss Web Platform 5 for RHEL 5 ServerFixed RHSA-2013:0631
Red Hat JBoss Web Platform 5 for RHEL 6 ServerFixed RHSA-2013:0631
Red Hat JBoss Web Platform 5.2Fixed RHSA-2013:0633
Red Hat JBoss Web Server 2.0Fixed RHSA-2013:0265
Not affected: 4 products
  • Red Hat JBoss Enterprise Web Server 2
  • Red Hat JBoss Operations Network 3
  • Red Hat JBoss Web Platform 5 for RHEL 4 AS
  • Red Hat JBoss Web Platform 5 for RHEL 4 ES

Timeline

  1. 2026-10-02 Threatist record created from CVE-2012-5887
  2. 2026-10-03 Alias added: GHSA-28cq-6rmx-pjq4
  3. 2026-10-10 CISA SSVC decision points changed

References

Advisory 18

Other 4

  • TI-2025-18529 Apache Tomcat: Potential RCE and/or information disclosure and/or information corruption with partial PUT KEVCVSS 3.1CRITICAL 10.0
  • TI-2020-01862 Improper privilege management in Apache Tomcat KEVCVSS 3.1CRITICAL 9.8
  • TI-2016-07192 Improper access control in Apache Tomcat KEVCVSS 3.1CRITICAL 9.8
  • TI-2017-09342 Unrestricted file upload in Apache Tomcat KEVCVSS 3.1HIGH 8.1
  • TI-2017-09340 Unrestricted file upload in Apache Tomcat KEVCVSS 3.1HIGH 8.1
  • TI-2026-26741 Apache Tomcat: Fix for CVE-2026-29146 allowed bypass of EncryptInterceptor KEVCVSS 3.1HIGH 7.5
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Sources

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