CVE-2012-4446: n/a vulnerability

CVE-2012-4446: The default configuration for Apache Qpid 0.20 and earlier, when the federation_tag attribute is enabled, a...

The default configuration for Apache Qpid 0.20 and earlier, when the federation_tag attribute is enabled, accepts AMQP connections without checking the source user ID, which allows remote attackers to bypass authentication and have other unspecified impact via an AMQP request.

UnknownCVSS not scoredNot KEV-listedUpdatedSep 16, 2024, 18:34 UTC (UTC+00:00)

Security readout for executives and security teams

Apache Qpid 0.20 and earlier could accept certain AMQP connections without verifying the source user ID when federation_tag is enabled. That creates an authentication-bypass risk for exposed brokers. The public record does not define CVSS, confirmed exploitation, or exact business impact. Exposure is most likely where legacy Apache Qpid 0.20 or earlier brokers remain deployed, federation_tag is enabled, and AMQP broker access is reachable from untrusted networks or tenants. Treat this as urgent only if legacy Apache Qpid is still in use. Remote authentication bypass is a serious class of issue, but public evidence here lacks exploitation status, CVSS, and precise impact detail. Mitigation focus: Inventory Apache Qpid broker versions and identify 0.20 or earlier deployments.; Check whether federation_tag is enabled on any legacy brokers.; Apply Apache or Red Hat vendor-supported updates where applicable..

Prepared: Jun 15, 2026, 04:24 UTC (UTC+00:00)

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Severity: Unknown
CVSS: Not scored
Known Exploited: No
Published: Mar 12, 2013, 15:00 UTC (UTC+00:00)

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https://issues.apache.org/jira/browse/QPID-4631CVE reference · x_refsource_CONFIRM
https://bugzilla.redhat.com/show_bug.cgi?id=851355CVE reference · x_refsource_MISC

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